In regard to unequal funding as a source of unequal education, the text notes that____________________.
a. an influx of federal funds has largely ended the problem by equalizing funding
b. most educational funds are derived from state and local taxes
c. the property tax base for central city schools has continued to grow in most regions
d. recent redistribution of funds has made many schools' resources more equitable than in the past
Question 2In the United States, whites with Northern European ancestry (often referred to as Euro-Americans, white Anglo-Saxon Protestants, or WASPs), are considered to be a _____ group.
a. multilateral b. minority
c. subordinate d. dominant
Question 3Define the term rural community and summarize rural community issues in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4To sociologists, a _____ group is one that is advantaged and has greater resources and rights in a society.
a. dominant b. minority
c. subordinate d. multilateral
Question 5Based on the results of an IQ test, a teacher believes that some students of color are less capable of learning and treats them accordingly. This may contribute to __________.
a. the iron law of oligarchy
b. the labeling process
c. tracking
d. the hidden curriculum