How Do Conservatives, Liberals, and Radicals on the Left Understand

question 37

Essay

How do conservatives, liberals, and radicals on the left understand racial and ethnic inequality? What does each political viewpoint claim we should do about this inequality?

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Definitions:

Doulas

Professionals trained to provide support and guidance to women before, during, and after childbirth.

Doula

A woman who helps with the birth process. Traditionally in Latin America, a doula was the only professional who attended childbirth. Now doulas are likely to arrive at the woman’s home during early labor and later work alongside a hospital’s staff.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color.

Reflex Irritability

An involuntary response to a stimulus which could indicate the health of the nervous system, often assessed in newborns and infants.