Race and Racism Are Modern Concepts and Had Not Been

question 145

True/False

Race and racism are modern concepts and had not been fully developed by the seventeenth century.

Understand the operation and significance of the electoral college in the early 19th century.

Recognize the development and functions of political party machines in the 1820s and 1830s.

Describe the spoils system and its implications for political appointments.

Explain the political and economic goals of the Whig Party and contrast them with those of the Democrats.

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Definitions:

Vertical Social Mobility

The movement between different class statuses, often called either upward mobility or downward mobility.

Cultural Capital

The collection of knowledge, skills, education, and advantages a person has, which gives them a higher status in society.

Social Reproduction

The process by which societal norms, values, and hierarchies are perpetuated and maintained across generations.

Bourdieu

Pierre Bourdieu, a French sociologist and public intellectual who is known for his theories of habitus, cultural capital, and social fields.