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"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
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high concentrations of poverty
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predominantly black
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urban neighborhoods
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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
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racial discrimination in housing practices
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failing schools
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all of the above
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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
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the duty not to engage in welfare or tax fraud
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the duty to show respect for the moral personhood of others
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all of the above
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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.
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may be necessary for some people in the ghetto to maintain their self-respect.
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would be justified if they respected the moral personhood of others.
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none of the above
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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.
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It fails to recognize that everyone has the same responsibility to maximize happiness.
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It makes light of the severe obstacles that face the ghetto poor.
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all of the above
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