Section 1.4

Question 1

What did Kenneth and Mamie Clark learn that changed education forever?

Answer 1

Clarks showed children four dolls, two with white skin and yellow hair and two with brown skin and black hair. When asked which doll they preferred, the majority of Black children chose the doll with the light skin doll, and they assigned positive characteristics to it. Most of the Black children discarded the doll with the brown skin—the one that had a closer resemblance to themselves.

Question 2

Why do Sociologist study society?

Answer 2

Sociology teaches people ways to recognize how they fit into the world and how others perceive them.

Question 3

How are social media and rejection from college related?

Answer 3

Social media are protected forms of free speech in relation to the government, colleges can review them as they evaluate applicants.

Employers can do the same, as can romantic partners or even volunteer organizations.