Question 1

According to critical race theory,interest convergence is a secondary factor in bringing about social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What is a majority group?

Accepted Answer

A)  the group with the greatest number of people 
B)  the group with the most power 
C)  the group that is advantaged and has superior resources and rights 
D)  the group that uses force to control the minority group 
A)  the group with the greatest number of people 
B)  the group with the most power 
C)  the group that is advantaged and has superior resources and rights 
D)  the group that uses force to control the minority group C

Question 3

Describe how Canada's early immigration policies have affected the composition of Canada's racial and ethnic population today.

Accepted Answer

Canada's early immigration policies were described as racist and included exclusionary policies directed at Asian populations and Jews."White ethnics" who came from European countries comprised the preferred category of immigrants.

Question 4

According to Fleras and Elliott (2003),which of the following advantages is NOT associated with white privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  cordial treatment 
B)  access to inexpensive housing 
C)  peace of mind 
D)  satisfaction of socializing at night 
A)  cordial treatment 
B)  access to inexpensive housing 
C)  peace of mind 
D)  satisfaction of socializing at night

Question 5

Which of the following claims would author Neil Bissoondath make about multiculturalism in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has promoted equalitarian pluralism. 
B)  It has led to full accommodation. 
C)  It does not promote equalitarian pluralism. 
D)  It leads to only cultural assimilation. 
A)  It has promoted equalitarian pluralism. 
B)  It has led to full accommodation. 
C)  It does not promote equalitarian pluralism. 
D)  It leads to only cultural assimilation.

Question 6

Which theory refers to the division of the economy into two areas of employment in which subordinate groups tend to occupy positions with little security and hazardous working conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  work racism theory 
B)  internal colonialism theory 
C)  split labour market theory 
D)  racial formation theory 
A)  work racism theory 
B)  internal colonialism theory 
C)  split labour market theory 
D)  racial formation theory

Question 7

Which group was subject to a head tax as part of Canada's racist immigration policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polish 
B)  South Asians 
C)  Chinese 
D)  Japanese 
A)  Polish 
B)  South Asians 
C)  Chinese 
D)  Japanese

Question 8

The internal colonialism model is rooted in historical foundations of racial and ethnic inequality in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although Indigenous peoples in Canada have suffered many disadvantages,they have not been subjected to forced assimilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What term did sociologist Robert Merton use to refer to the professor who fails all people in his class who are of Indigenous descent and then explains this pattern by saying that all Indigenous people are simply not prepared to attend university because of their substandard secondary education?

Accepted Answer

A)  unprejudiced discriminator 
B)  prejudiced discriminator 
C)  prejudiced nondiscriminatory 
D)  unprejudiced nondiscriminator 
A)  unprejudiced discriminator 
B)  prejudiced discriminator 
C)  prejudiced nondiscriminatory 
D)  unprejudiced nondiscriminator

Question 11

What term do sociologists use for the group whose members,because of physical or cultural characteristics,are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment by the dominant group and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  socially depressed 
B)  minority 
C)  marginalized 
D)  powerless 
A)  socially depressed 
B)  minority 
C)  marginalized 
D)  powerless

Question 12

Which of the following characteristics is NOT a unifying feature of ethnic groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious practices 
B)  a sense of community 
C)  ascribed membership 
D)  geographic dispersal 
A)  religious practices 
B)  a sense of community 
C)  ascribed membership 
D)  geographic dispersal

Question 13

Which statement best reflects the visible minority population in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has decreased over the last decade. 
B)  It has remained relatively stable since 2000. 
C)  It represents one-sixth of all individuals. 
D)  It has increased,although not substantially since 2000. 
A)  It has decreased over the last decade. 
B)  It has remained relatively stable since 2000. 
C)  It represents one-sixth of all individuals. 
D)  It has increased,although not substantially since 2000.

Question 14

According to the functionalist perspective,what does assimilation accomplish in society?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps maintain order. 
B)  It provides a basis of hierarchal ranking. 
C)  It allows for diversity. 
D)  It disrupts established class boundaries. 
A)  It helps maintain order. 
B)  It provides a basis of hierarchal ranking. 
C)  It allows for diversity. 
D)  It disrupts established class boundaries.

Question 15

Explain the statement "Race is a social construct."

Accepted Answer

Race as a social construct means that ra

Question 16

Cam is using a postmodern perspective to study race.Which of the following topics is most likely to form his research focus?

Accepted Answer

A)  how internal colonialism occurs when members of racial groups are conquered 
B)  how human rights legislation fails to address subtle forms of racism 
C)  how women are doubly disadvantaged because of their race and gender 
D)  how racist discourses serve to sustain patterns of discrimination 
A)  how internal colonialism occurs when members of racial groups are conquered 
B)  how human rights legislation fails to address subtle forms of racism 
C)  how women are doubly disadvantaged because of their race and gender 
D)  how racist discourses serve to sustain patterns of discrimination

Question 17

Martika is analyzing race and ethnicity from a conflict perspective.Which of the following statements best describes her views?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inequalities are perpetuated through a discourse of denial. 
B)  Minority women are doubly disadvantaged as a result of gender inequality. 
C)  The Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988 is an example of equalitarian pluralism. 
D)  Groups that have been subjected to internal colonialism remain in subordinate positions longer than voluntary migrants. 
A)  Inequalities are perpetuated through a discourse of denial. 
B)  Minority women are doubly disadvantaged as a result of gender inequality. 
C)  The Canadian Multiculturalism Act of 1988 is an example of equalitarian pluralism. 
D)  Groups that have been subjected to internal colonialism remain in subordinate positions longer than voluntary migrants.

Question 18

Can minorities be racist?

Accepted Answer

A)  It depends on how one defines racism. 
B)  Yes,minorities can be racist. 
C)  No,it is impossible for minorities to be racist. 
D)  Minorities can be racist,but only against their own ethic group. 
A)  It depends on how one defines racism. 
B)  Yes,minorities can be racist. 
C)  No,it is impossible for minorities to be racist. 
D)  Minorities can be racist,but only against their own ethic group.

Question 19

Based on the categories of racism outlined by Fleras and Elliott,what kind of racism would Hispanic employees who are routinely overlooked for promotion at a trucking company be an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  overt racism 
B)  polite racism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  systemic racism 
A)  overt racism 
B)  polite racism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  systemic racism

Question 20

Which term refers to the belief in the superiority of one's own culture compared with that of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudicism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  stereotyping 
A)  prejudicism 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  subliminal racism 
D)  stereotyping

Exam 11: Sex and Gender

According to critical race theory,interest convergence is a secondary factor in bringing about social change.

What is a majority group?

Describe how Canada's early immigration policies have affected the composition of Canada's racial and ethnic population today.

According to Fleras and Elliott (2003),which of the following advantages is NOT associated with white privilege?

Which of the following claims would author Neil Bissoondath make about multiculturalism in Canada?

Which theory refers to the division of the economy into two areas of employment in which subordinate groups tend to occupy positions with little security and hazardous working conditions?

Which group was subject to a head tax as part of Canada's racist immigration policy?

The internal colonialism model is rooted in historical foundations of racial and ethnic inequality in North America.

Although Indigenous peoples in Canada have suffered many disadvantages,they have not been subjected to forced assimilation.

What term did sociologist Robert Merton use to refer to the professor who fails all people in his class who are of Indigenous descent and then explains this pattern by saying that all Indigenous people are simply not prepared to attend university because of their substandard secondary education?

What term do sociologists use for the group whose members,because of physical or cultural characteristics,are disadvantaged and subjected to unequal treatment by the dominant group and who regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination?

Which of the following characteristics is NOT a unifying feature of ethnic groups?

Which statement best reflects the visible minority population in Canada?

According to the functionalist perspective,what does assimilation accomplish in society?

Explain the statement "Race is a social construct."

Cam is using a postmodern perspective to study race.Which of the following topics is most likely to form his research focus?

Martika is analyzing race and ethnicity from a conflict perspective.Which of the following statements best describes her views?

Can minorities be racist?

Based on the categories of racism outlined by Fleras and Elliott,what kind of racism would Hispanic employees who are routinely overlooked for promotion at a trucking company be an example of?

Which term refers to the belief in the superiority of one's own culture compared with that of others?

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