Social Systems and Rape Rates
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People are not born inherently “good” or “bad.” Social systems shape their inhabitants.

True

Social systems shape individuals only through the process of socialization.

False

Challenging social systems involves taking paths that are known and easy to follow.

False

The next time you hear a racist or sexist joke, object to it. You will be taking an alternative path. Don’t smile, laugh, or remain silent. In this case, you are NOT taking the path of least resistance. You are choosing a path that might make you feel uncomfortable.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the reading, it is risky to talk about privilege. There is no way to do this without people feeling uncomfortable, frightened or threatened.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

We are all involved in perpetuating privilege and oppression. You and I are not bad people for wearing clothing made by slave labor. We are simply following a “path of least resistance.”

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Good people with good intentions make systems happen that produce all kinds of injustice and suffering.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within six months of the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, over 100 cities across the south re-segregated their lunch counters as a protest to the movement.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Challenging social systems can lead to making them work differently.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social systems are set up in a way that encourages us to follow certain paths, i.e., the paths of least resistance.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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