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Sociology
Undergraduate 2
11/30/2010

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5 myths of immigration
Definition
1) immigrants steal all our jobs
2) drain on our resources
3) they aren't assimilating
4) non-citizens are not entitled to constitutional rights
5) the country is over run by immigrants
Term
Birth order effect
Definition
for every gay son, there is a higher chance the next one will be too.
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Kinsey scale
Definition
6 point scale.
0 is straight. 1-2 is bi-striaght. 3 is bi-bi. 4-5 is bi-gay. 6 is gay.
Term
gays
Definition
3 times more likely to commit or have suicidal thoughts
Term
LGBT studies
Definition
the academic study of issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity usually focusing on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and cultures.
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functions of 9/11
Definition
1) unity/solidify country/patriotic
2) seasonal workers made money
3) conquered minorities moved up in status
4) increased security
5) more jobs (people killed-younger people filled their jobs)
6) built solidarity for countries (have sympathy for the U.S.)
7) cheap flights & hotel rooms for a while
8) support of muslims
9) more people (especially minorities) enlisting in the military
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how much money is made from human trafficking?
Definition
$12 billion
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