The purpose of this assignment is to explore the ways in which race, ethnicity,

The purpose of this assignment is to explore the ways in which race, ethnicity, and gender are dimensions of social stratification. In addition, this assignment allows you to demonstrate how prejudice and discrimination (individual and institutional) work to maintain systems of stratification.
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After reading “Loving, Richard (1933-1975), and Mildred Loving (1939-2008),” https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6NDA4Nzkz?cid=5865
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Address the following in an essay (1,000 to 1,500 words):
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1. Describe how the primary group shaped the social nature of the Lovings. Explain how the Loving couple’s primary group influenced their lives. How did this group influence the couple’s behavior?
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2. Explain how the secondary groups influenced the Loving couple and their behavior.
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3. What were some of the social and behavioral expectations in the rural South during the 1950s and 1960s regarding marriage and racial interactions? How did these expectations influence the Lovings?
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4. Describe the formal organizations and bureaucracies involved in the Lovings’ case. Explain how formal organizations and bureaucracies affected the Lovings.
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5. Finally, explain how the acceptance of the Lovings by their families influenced their decision to endure persecution and prosecution by society.
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Cite four to six scholarly sources to defend your positions.