Question 1

In order for a group to be considered an ethnic group they must

Accepted Answer

A)  look different than the members of other ethnic groups. 
B)  speak the same language as other members of the group. 
C)  share an identity they see as different from that of others in society. 
D)  have a shared system of norms and values. 
A)  look different than the members of other ethnic groups. 
B)  speak the same language as other members of the group. 
C)  share an identity they see as different from that of others in society. 
D)  have a shared system of norms and values.

Question 2

The process by which a minority becomes socially, economically, and culturally absorbed within the dominant society is called .

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural relativism 
B)  assimilation 
C)  amalgamation 
D)  cultural affiliation 
A)  cultural relativism 
B)  assimilation 
C)  amalgamation 
D)  cultural affiliation

Question 3

WASPs have been a dominant group in American society since Colonial times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Chinese immigrants began migrating to the U.S. in the mid-19th century because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they desired the "American Dream." 
B)  the Chinese government pushed them out. 
C)  they were seeking religious freedom. 
D)  the U.S. needed workers. 
A)  they desired the "American Dream." 
B)  the Chinese government pushed them out. 
C)  they were seeking religious freedom. 
D)  the U.S. needed workers.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a racial or ethnic minority group?

Accepted Answer

A)  They possess characteristics considered different from those of the dominant group. 
B)  They suffer prejudice and discrimination within the society by the dominant group. 
C)  Group members share a sense of solidarity and identity. 
D)  Group members share common beliefs. 
A)  They possess characteristics considered different from those of the dominant group. 
B)  They suffer prejudice and discrimination within the society by the dominant group. 
C)  Group members share a sense of solidarity and identity. 
D)  Group members share common beliefs.

Question 6

Compare and contrast the psychological theories of prejudice with the sociological theories of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Psychological theories of prejudice focu

Question 7

How do strongly prejudiced people end up that way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some people seem to naturally have negative feelings about others who are not like them. 
B)  Children are rarely prejudiced until they enter school and are influenced into prejudice by their peers. 
C)  Socialization leading to prejudiced attitudes occurs in the family, as well as through the media and peers. 
D)  Deviant individuals are more likely to be prejudiced than conforming individuals. 
A)  Some people seem to naturally have negative feelings about others who are not like them. 
B)  Children are rarely prejudiced until they enter school and are influenced into prejudice by their peers. 
C)  Socialization leading to prejudiced attitudes occurs in the family, as well as through the media and peers. 
D)  Deviant individuals are more likely to be prejudiced than conforming individuals.

Question 8

The Civil Rights movement has little influence on the rights of women, disabled people, the aged, and other groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these countries has the largest population of Jews?

Accepted Answer

A)  The U.S. 
B)  Israel 
C)  Poland 
D)  Russia 
A)  The U.S. 
B)  Israel 
C)  Poland 
D)  Russia

Question 10

Which of these statements regarding the slavery system and the position of African Americans in the U.S. is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enslaved Africans passively accepted their positions as slaves. 
B)  The Emancipation Proclamation marked the end of the economic exploitation of enslaved Blacks in southern agriculture. 
C)  The northern migration of Blacks from the South to the North in the U.S. only served to worsen conditions due to the creation of urban ghettos. 
D)  Remnants of the slavery caste system remain in the U.S. today. 
A)  Enslaved Africans passively accepted their positions as slaves. 
B)  The Emancipation Proclamation marked the end of the economic exploitation of enslaved Blacks in southern agriculture. 
C)  The northern migration of Blacks from the South to the North in the U.S. only served to worsen conditions due to the creation of urban ghettos. 
D)  Remnants of the slavery caste system remain in the U.S. today.

Question 11

Explain how the concept of ethnic enclaves relates to the experience of Middle Easterners in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Ethnic enclaves refer to areas within a

Question 12

Which of these countries was made a commonwealth of the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico 
B)  Philippines 
C)  Korea 
D)  Vietnam 
A)  Mexico 
B)  Philippines 
C)  Korea 
D)  Vietnam

Question 13

The largest concentration of Koreans in the U.S. today is located in

Accepted Answer

A)  San Francisco. 
B)  Los Angeles. 
C)  Washington, D.C. 
D)  New York. 
A)  San Francisco. 
B)  Los Angeles. 
C)  Washington, D.C. 
D)  New York.

Question 14

According to conflict theory, frequent interaction between Whites and minorities will reduce prejudice within both groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the difference between the different forms of racism. How do old-fashioned racism, laissez-faire racism, and color-blind racism differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

Old-fashioned racism, laissez-faire raci

Question 16

Re-drawing the boundaries of school districts and election districts in order to maintain racial segregation is called .

Accepted Answer

A)  gerrymandering 
B)  redlining 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  outlining 
A)  gerrymandering 
B)  redlining 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  outlining

Question 17

Hispanics have the least Internet access of all racial groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A group's ethnic identity is constant; it does not change over time. 
B)  Ethnic identity may form or is strengthened when a group is excluded from participation by more powerful social groups. 
C)  Ethnic identity can only change when one changes their place of residence or marries someone of another ethnicity. 
D)  Ethnic identity is always imposed involuntarily. 
A)  A group's ethnic identity is constant; it does not change over time. 
B)  Ethnic identity may form or is strengthened when a group is excluded from participation by more powerful social groups. 
C)  Ethnic identity can only change when one changes their place of residence or marries someone of another ethnicity. 
D)  Ethnic identity is always imposed involuntarily.

Question 19

The stereotype of people being "snooty, aloof, condescending, and phony," are most likely attributed to which social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle-class 
B)  Lower-class 
C)  Upper-class 
D)  Upper-middle class 
A)  Middle-class 
B)  Lower-class 
C)  Upper-class 
D)  Upper-middle class

Question 20

Prejudice is:

Accepted Answer

A)  always positive. 
B)  usually negative. 
C)  neither positive nor negative. 
D)  equally positive and negative. 
A)  always positive. 
B)  usually negative. 
C)  neither positive nor negative. 
D)  equally positive and negative.

In order for a group to be considered an ethnic group they must

The process by which a minority becomes socially, economically, and culturally absorbed within the dominant society is called .

WASPs have been a dominant group in American society since Colonial times.

Chinese immigrants began migrating to the U.S. in the mid-19^thcentury because:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a racial or ethnic minority group?

Compare and contrast the psychological theories of prejudice with the sociological theories of prejudice.

How do strongly prejudiced people end up that way?

The Civil Rights movement has little influence on the rights of women, disabled people, the aged, and other groups.

Which of these countries has the largest population of Jews?

Which of these statements regarding the slavery system and the position of African Americans in the U.S. is true?

Explain how the concept of ethnic enclaves relates to the experience of Middle Easterners in the U.S.

Which of these countries was made a commonwealth of the U.S.?

The largest concentration of Koreans in the U.S. today is located in

According to conflict theory, frequent interaction between Whites and minorities will reduce prejudice within both groups.

Explain the difference between the different forms of racism. How do old-fashioned racism, laissez-faire racism, and color-blind racism differ from each other?

Re-drawing the boundaries of school districts and election districts in order to maintain racial segregation is called .

Hispanics have the least Internet access of all racial groups.

Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true?

The stereotype of people being "snooty, aloof, condescending, and phony," are most likely attributed to which social class?

Prejudice is:

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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Exam 10: Race and Ethnicity

In order for a group to be considered an ethnic group they must

The process by which a minority becomes socially, economically, and culturally absorbed within the dominant society is called .

WASPs have been a dominant group in American society since Colonial times.

Chinese immigrants began migrating to the U.S. in the mid-19th century because:

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a racial or ethnic minority group?

Compare and contrast the psychological theories of prejudice with the sociological theories of prejudice.

How do strongly prejudiced people end up that way?

The Civil Rights movement has little influence on the rights of women, disabled people, the aged, and other groups.

Which of these countries has the largest population of Jews?

Which of these statements regarding the slavery system and the position of African Americans in the U.S. is true?

Explain how the concept of ethnic enclaves relates to the experience of Middle Easterners in the U.S.

Which of these countries was made a commonwealth of the U.S.?

The largest concentration of Koreans in the U.S. today is located in

According to conflict theory, frequent interaction between Whites and minorities will reduce prejudice within both groups.

Explain the difference between the different forms of racism. How do old-fashioned racism, laissez-faire racism, and color-blind racism differ from each other?

Re-drawing the boundaries of school districts and election districts in order to maintain racial segregation is called .

Hispanics have the least Internet access of all racial groups.

Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true?

The stereotype of people being "snooty, aloof, condescending, and phony," are most likely attributed to which social class?

Prejudice is:

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

Filters

Chinese immigrants began migrating to the U.S. in the mid-19^thcentury because: