The Batson V

question 84

True/False

The Batson v. Kentucky decision prohibited the use of race as a reason for dismissing potential jurors.

Understand the concept of the wealth gap and its causes.

Recognize the impact of social stratification and the American Dream ideology in legitimizing inequality.

Analyze the role of the just-world hypothesis in societal perspectives on poverty and wealth.

Identify practices and policies that contribute to social invisibility and marginalization of the poor.

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Definitions:

Retirement Benefits

Payments or other benefits provided to employees after they retire, such as pensions or health insurance.

FICA-OASDI

Federal Insurance Contributions Act - Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, the tax withholding that funds Social Security and Medicare.

Fair Labor Standards Act

United States federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.