Category: Sociology

When were Asians allowed vote? 1940s. Chinese immigrants are given the right to citizenship and the right to vote by the Magnuson Act. When did black Americans get the right to vote? In 1965, the Voting Rights Act directed the Attorney General to enforce the right to vote for African Americans. The 1965 Voting Rights […]

What is an AAS degree? The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree prepares graduates to enter a career immediately after graduation and have been considered terminal degrees. Most AS degrees are transfer degrees as they provide an academic foundation. The associate degree. What is an associate’s degree vs Bachelor? The most obvious difference between the […]

Which of these is a sign of a weak economy? When the economy is weak, companies go out of business or make cutbacks, people lose their jobs, and the unemployment rate goes up. Spending power is the amount of products and services a person can buy with the amount of money they have. Which of […]

Why did many foreign nations want to control Egypt in the 1800s? Why did many foreign nations want to control Egypt in the late 1800s? A. They wanted the riches that had been buried in the tombs of the pharaohs. They hoped to gain control over Egypt’s vast reserves of oil. Who ruled Egypt in […]

What is self Judgement? Definition. Self-judgment results from thoughts individuals have about themselves and the meanings attached to those thoughts. The thoughts, hence, produce related feelings such as anxiety, anger, and depression. Judgments (The process of forming an opinion, or reaching a conclusion based on the available material.) Are self-concept self-esteem and self-efficacy related? Self-Efficacy […]

What are the concepts of social psychology? Social psychology is a branch of psychology concerned with how social influences affect how people think, feel, and act. The way we perceive ourselves in relation to the rest of the world plays an important role in our choices, behaviors, and beliefs. What is the importance of social […]

What are the main ethnic groups in Australia? Ethnic groups: English 25.9%, Australian 25.4%, Irish 7.5%, Scottish 6.4%, Italian 3.3%, German 3.2%, Chinese 3.1%, Indian 1.4%, Greek 1.4%, Dutch 1.2%, other 15.8% (includes Australian aboriginal . How many different cultures are represented in Australia? 270 ancestries What race are Australians? Today, Australians of European (including […]

How do you make paper hold weight? Roll the paper into a tube. Start with the short end and roll up to create 4 1/2-inch tubes. Roll the paper tube back and forth between your hands while applying slight pressure to add creases and help the paper stay in that form. Allow the tube to […]

What is stare decisis closely related to? Stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. Simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions. Stare decisis is a Latin term meaning “to stand by that which is decided.” […]

What is Sparta and Athens? Introduction 2500 years ago, two totally different city-states dominated Greece. Athens was an open society, and Sparta was a closed one. Athens was democratic, and Sparta was ruled by a select few. The differences were many. In 431 BCE a war broke out between Athens and Sparta. Why was Sparta […]