The Novelist Douglas Copeland Invented the Term Generation X and Sarcastically

question 39

Multiple Choice

The novelist Douglas Copeland invented the term Generation X and sarcastically defined a "low-pay,low-prestige,low-dignity,low-benefit,no-future job in the service sector" as a:

• A)grr-eat job
• B)McJob
• C)jobX
• D)fake job
• E)low job

Explore the behaviors and characteristics of becoming a cultural ally in the fight against racism.

Analyze the role of power in defining and perpetuating racism and prejudice.

Learn the definitions and examples of microaggressions and implicit bias and their effects on minorities.

Understand the significance of White privilege and the common defensive attitudes towards it.

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Definitions:

Consequence

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Détente

A period of improved relations between two countries that were previously in conflict with each other, notably used to describe the easing of tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.

Nixon

37th President of the United States, known for his policy of détente with the Soviet Union and the scandal of Watergate that led to his resignation.

Kissinger

Refers to Henry Kissinger, a significant figure in American foreign policy, known for his role as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor during the Nixon and Ford administrations, his diplomacy tactics, and his contributions to international relations.