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Which of the following statements is true of the education of African Americans? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following statements is true of the education of African Americans? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following practices in schools, especially middle and high schools, intensifies segregation at the classroom level?
Which of the following practices in schools, especially middle and high schools, intensifies segregation at the classroom level?
Which of the following statements is true of segregation in schools?
Which of the following statements is true of segregation in schools?
________ is associated with speaking proper English or with cultural preferences like listening to rock music rather than hip-hop.
________ is associated with speaking proper English or with cultural preferences like listening to rock music rather than hip-hop.
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Which of the following factors creates residential segregation in the United States?
Which of the following factors creates residential segregation in the United States?
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________ refers to the tendency to view crime as less socially significant if the victim is viewed as less worthy.
________ refers to the tendency to view crime as less socially significant if the victim is viewed as less worthy.
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One of the big hurdles faced by African American politicians is ________.
One of the big hurdles faced by African American politicians is ________.
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______________________________ is a term used by sociologist Max Weber to refer to people who share similar levels of wealth and income.
______________________________ is a term used by sociologist Max Weber to refer to people who share similar levels of wealth and income.
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In 1965, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report commonly referred to as the ____________________________.
In 1965, the U.S. Department of Labor released a report commonly referred to as the ____________________________.
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In theory, ______________________________ are enacted to ensure that specific standards of housing construction will be satisfied.
In theory, ______________________________ are enacted to ensure that specific standards of housing construction will be satisfied.
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Racial and ethnic groups realize that formal schooling is the key to ________.
Racial and ethnic groups realize that formal schooling is the key to ________.
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Proposals to improve educational opportunities for African Americans often argue for ________.
Proposals to improve educational opportunities for African Americans often argue for ________.
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The U.S. Supreme Court issued its unanimous ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas that ________.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its unanimous ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas that ________.
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The type of school discrimination that results from residential patterns is called ________.
The type of school discrimination that results from residential patterns is called ________.
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In 1974, the Supreme Court ruled in ________ that it was improper to order Detroit and the suburbs to have a joint metropolitan busing solution.
In 1974, the Supreme Court ruled in ________ that it was improper to order Detroit and the suburbs to have a joint metropolitan busing solution.
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Study Notes
Education and African Americans
- Black children generally drop out of school sooner, resulting in lower high school diploma rates compared to White children.
- Tracking in schools, particularly in middle and high schools, intensifies segregation at the classroom level.
Segregation in Schools
- Tracking decreases White-Black classroom interaction, hindering integrated educational environments.
Cultural Associations
- "Acting White" refers to the perception that speaking proper English or preferring certain music genres is associated with White cultural norms.
Residential Segregation Factors
- Government policies fail to effectively enforce anti-bias legislation, contributing to residential segregation in the U.S.
Crime Victim Perception
- Victim discounting describes the tendency to regard crimes against less "worthy" victims as less significant.
Challenges for African American Politicians
- A significant obstacle for African American politicians is acquiring sufficient funding to campaign for major offices.
Class Definition
- Class, as defined by Max Weber, refers to individuals sharing similar levels of wealth and income.
Historical Document
- The 1965 report by the U.S. Department of Labor, known as the Moynihan Report, highlighted issues within the Black family structure.
Zoning Laws
- Zoning laws are established to ensure compliance with specific standards of housing construction.
Importance of Education
- Racial and ethnic groups recognize formal education as critical to achieving social mobility.
Educational Improvement Proposals
- Proposals to enhance educational opportunities for African Americans often emphasize the need for more adequate funding.
Brown v. Board of Education
- The Supreme Court ruled in this case that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, challenging segregation in schools.
Types of Segregation
- De facto segregation arises from residential patterns leading to unequal educational opportunities.
Supreme Court Ruling on Busing
- The 1974 ruling in Millikin v. Bradley determined it was improper to mandate joint metropolitan busing for Detroit and its suburbs.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Chapter 8 of SOC-290, exploring the education experiences of African Americans. Test your knowledge on statements related to educational attainment and opportunities available to Black children compared to their White counterparts. It is designed for students to review key concepts and prepare effectively for assessments.
