Using the Analytical Framework That Discusses the Supreme Court's Narrowing

question 102

Multiple Choice

Using the analytical framework that discusses the Supreme Court's narrowing of the scope of affirmative action programs, which of these would fall under the political linkage level?

• A) The political influence of civil rights organizations declined in the 1980s and 1990s.
• B) The Christian conservative movement and other conservative organizations-who are against affirmative action-gained political influence in the 1980s.
• C) Republicans, whose platform rejects affirmative action, reached parity with Democrats in national elections.
• D) A substantial majority of Americans reported support for nondiscrimination laws but distaste for laws that give minorities and women special advantages in college admissions, jobs, and government contracts.
• E) All of the above belong in the political linkage level of the analytical framework.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge at puberty, distinguishing between the sexes but not directly related to reproduction.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive structures that reflect the societal expectations and beliefs about gender roles and behaviors.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the genetic sex of an individual, with females typically having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome.