The Americans with Disabilities Act Protects Individuals Who

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals who

• A) are obese.
• B) are severely disfigured.
• C) engage in substance abuse.
• D) are left-handed.
• E) are nearsighted.

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Definitions:

Tomás Almaguer

A scholar known for his work in American Ethnic Studies, notably on racial and ethnic identities in the United States, especially regarding Latino/Chicano communities.

Racism

A belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, often involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others.

Class Differences

Variations in the socioeconomic levels of individuals or groups, often leading to disparity in access to resources, opportunities, and privileges.

Marxist Analysis

An approach to social theory and research that emphasizes class relations and societal conflict, using the principles laid out by Karl Marx.