The Upward Mobility of Many Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United

question 61

Multiple Choice

The upward mobility of many racial and ethnic groups in the United States is often hampered due to ______.

• A) religious differences preventing gainful employment
• B) the war on drugs and a code of silence within these groups
• C) increased offending counterbalancing educational gains
• D) a combination of poverty and systemic discrimination

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Definitions:

Canadian Population

The total number of people living in Canada, including its diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups.

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat accumulation to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health.

CCK

Cholecystokinin, a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein in the small intestine and signals the feeling of satiety to the brain.

Upper Intestines

The initial section of the intestines, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, where the majority of digestion and absorption occurs.