"Justice, Deviance, and the Dark Ghetto" Self-Quiz

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. According to Shelby, which of the following is not a core characteristic of ghettos in the United States?

socially isolated correct incorrect

high concentrations of poverty correct incorrect

predominantly black correct incorrect

urban neighborhoods correct incorrect

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. According to Shelby, which of the following is an obstacle for the black poor who wish to exit ghettos?

racial discrimination in hiring practices correct incorrect

racial discrimination in housing practices correct incorrect

failing schools correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Which of these duties does Shelby think the ghetto poor have, despite the unjust obstacles they face?

the duty to refrain from taking the property of others, no matter how wealthy they are correct incorrect

the duty not to engage in welfare or tax fraud correct incorrect

the duty to show respect for the moral personhood of others correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect

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. Shelby argues that certain acts of defiance such as vandalism and disrupting public events

are so politically ineffective that they should be avoided at all costs. correct incorrect

may be necessary for some people in the ghetto to maintain their self-respect. correct incorrect

would be justified if they respected the moral personhood of others. correct incorrect

none of the above correct incorrect

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. On what grounds does Shelby criticize the view that the ghetto poor do not bear any responsibility for bringing about justice?

It fails to treat them as full moral persons and political agents. correct incorrect

It fails to recognize that everyone has the same responsibility to maximize happiness. correct incorrect

It makes light of the severe obstacles that face the ghetto poor. correct incorrect

all of the above correct incorrect