SociologyUseful for undergraduate courses in Introduction to Sociology, this book shows students how to analyze everyday events through the sociological perspective, to increase their social knowledge, and to develop critical thinking skills. It also introduces several major methods, theories, and findings of sociology. |
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... discrimination concerns what they do . Individual discrim- ination is any behavior that treats people unequally on the basis of race , ethnicity , or some other group characteristic . Individual discrimination is usually conscious and ...
... discrimination concerns what they do . Individual discrim- ination is any behavior that treats people unequally on the basis of race , ethnicity , or some other group characteristic . Individual discrimination is usually conscious and ...
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... discrimination against minorities . In the United States , for example , white workers have demanded discrimination against African Americans , Chicanos , and Asian Americans . Certain jobs were defined as " white men's work , ” and any ...
... discrimination against minorities . In the United States , for example , white workers have demanded discrimination against African Americans , Chicanos , and Asian Americans . Certain jobs were defined as " white men's work , ” and any ...
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... discrimination against blacks resulting from stereotypes about poor , inner - city blacks ( Wilson , 1996 ) . As noted earlier , several recent studies have documented the continuing effect of prejudice and discrim- ination ( Feagin ...
... discrimination against blacks resulting from stereotypes about poor , inner - city blacks ( Wilson , 1996 ) . As noted earlier , several recent studies have documented the continuing effect of prejudice and discrim- ination ( Feagin ...
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