Sociologists Have Identified a Number of Factors That Determine Racial

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sociologists have identified a number of factors that determine racial and ethnic inequality. Some of these factors have been shown to be more important than others. Which of the following lists correctly orders the factors in order of importance from least important to most important?

• A)1. history and tradition; 2. culture; 3. biology
• B)1. social structure; 2. biology; 3. educational shortcomings
• C)1. economics; 2. social structure; 3. history and tradition
• D) l. biology; 2. culture; 3. social structure

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power

The financial ability to buy products and services, which depends on income, prices, and the overall economic climate.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with inadequate or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and families with children.

CPI

A metric known as the Consumer Price Index tracks the average price changes in a selected assortment of consumer items and services like medical care, transportation, and food, adjusting for their relative significance.

Price Inflation

The rate of growth in the overall price levels for goods and services, cutting down on purchasing capacity.