Women and Minorities Are Less Apt to Do Poorly on Qualifying

question 28

True/False

Women and minorities are less apt to do poorly on qualifying tests to enter training in the skilled trades because they are less likely to have taken courses or tests on mechanical reasoning and spatial relations that would result in higher scores on those tests.

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Definitions:

Privileged Groups

Social groups that have advantages, rights, or access to resources that are not available to all members of society, often based on race, gender, or economic status.

Social Movements

Collective efforts by people to achieve social change, often aimed at addressing inequalities, injustices, or promoting a particular cause.

Disenchanted

A feeling of disillusionment or loss of belief in something that was once considered valuable or important.

Class Background

A term referring to the socioeconomic environment and conditions in which an individual is raised, which can influence their beliefs, behaviors, and opportunities.