Question 1

The fear or hatred of strangers is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  nativism 
C)  xenophobia 
D)  agoraphobia 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  nativism 
C)  xenophobia 
D)  agoraphobia

Question 2

Conflict theorists studying the immigration policies adopted by America state that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  immigration restrictions were evenly applied to people from all countries 
B)  labor market fear was the only factor that influenced the immigration policies 
C)  Chinese immigrants were welcomed only when their labor was required 
D)  naturalization rights were denied only to people from European countries 
A)  immigration restrictions were evenly applied to people from all countries 
B)  labor market fear was the only factor that influenced the immigration policies 
C)  Chinese immigrants were welcomed only when their labor was required 
D)  naturalization rights were denied only to people from European countries

Question 3

What is the most important aspect that encourages chain migration?

Accepted Answer

The most important aspect of chain immig

Question 4

Who among the following is a sinophobe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Edward is biased against the Chinese to the extent that he fears and despises anything associated with China. 
B)  Mary hates everything associated with motion pictures or cinema. 
C)  Anu has a deep-rooted fear of snakes ever since she watched the movie Anaconda as a child. 
D)  Carlos has high distrust for dominant group members in his society because of their discriminatory behavior toward minority people. 
A)  Edward is biased against the Chinese to the extent that he fears and despises anything associated with China. 
B)  Mary hates everything associated with motion pictures or cinema. 
C)  Anu has a deep-rooted fear of snakes ever since she watched the movie Anaconda as a child. 
D)  Carlos has high distrust for dominant group members in his society because of their discriminatory behavior toward minority people.

Question 5

Although in the 1980s both Republican and Democratic administrations viewed most Haitian exiles as economic migrants rather than political refugees and opposed granting them asylum and permission to enter the United States, in 2010 the United States declared a moratorium on all Haitian deportations. Which of the following is a reason for this move?

Accepted Answer

A)  the political oppression that prevailed in Haiti 
B)  the conditions of extreme poverty in Haiti 
C)  the devastation caused by an earthquake in Haiti 
D)  the civil war that prevailed in Haiti 
A)  the political oppression that prevailed in Haiti 
B)  the conditions of extreme poverty in Haiti 
C)  the devastation caused by an earthquake in Haiti 
D)  the civil war that prevailed in Haiti

Question 6

Which of the following resulted from the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amnesty was granted to illegal immigrants who could document long-term residency in America. 
B)  Employers were allowed to hire illegal immigrants for low-paying and physically demanding jobs. 
C)  Nationality quotas were set for illegal immigration. 
D)  Chinese immigration to the United States was effectively ended. 
A)  Amnesty was granted to illegal immigrants who could document long-term residency in America. 
B)  Employers were allowed to hire illegal immigrants for low-paying and physically demanding jobs. 
C)  Nationality quotas were set for illegal immigration. 
D)  Chinese immigration to the United States was effectively ended.

Question 7

During the World War II, Azami, a woman who lost her entire family, developed a strong hatred toward foreigners. In this context, Azami has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transphobia 
B)  xenophobia 
C)  ergophobia 
D)  brontophobia 
A)  transphobia 
B)  xenophobia 
C)  ergophobia 
D)  brontophobia

Question 8

What issues are faced by legal and illegal immigrants who choose to stay in the United States instead of seeking employment in their home countries?

Accepted Answer

The public has tied illegal immigrants,

Question 9

Mike and his family lost their home and belongings in a major earthquake that hit their town. They left their homeland to begin afresh in a neighboring country. In this scenario, Mike and his family are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental refugees 
B)  xenophobes 
C)  transnationals 
D)  political prisoners 
A)  environmental refugees 
B)  xenophobes 
C)  transnationals 
D)  political prisoners

Question 10

Amit, a software engineer of foreign origin, goes to the United States to pursue higher education. He chooses to settle in the United States because of the availability of lucrative job opportunities rather than returning to his home country. Which of the following problems associated with immigration is shown in the given example?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain drain 
B)  chain immigration 
C)  marginalization 
D)  nativism 
A)  brain drain 
B)  chain immigration 
C)  marginalization 
D)  nativism

The fear or hatred of strangers is known as ________.

Conflict theorists studying the immigration policies adopted by America state that ________.

What is the most important aspect that encourages chain migration?

Who among the following is a sinophobe?

Which of the following resulted from the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

During the World War II, Azami, a woman who lost her entire family, developed a strong hatred toward foreigners. In this context, Azami has ________.

What issues are faced by legal and illegal immigrants who choose to stay in the United States instead of seeking employment in their home countries?

Mike and his family lost their home and belongings in a major earthquake that hit their town. They left their homeland to begin afresh in a neighboring country. In this scenario, Mike and his family are ________.

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Prejudice

Discrimination

Ethnicity and Religion

The Nation As a Kaleidoscope

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Exam 4: Immigration

The fear or hatred of strangers is known as ________.

Conflict theorists studying the immigration policies adopted by America state that ________.

What is the most important aspect that encourages chain migration?

Who among the following is a sinophobe?

Which of the following resulted from the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986?

During the World War II, Azami, a woman who lost her entire family, developed a strong hatred toward foreigners. In this context, Azami has ________.

What issues are faced by legal and illegal immigrants who choose to stay in the United States instead of seeking employment in their home countries?

Mike and his family lost their home and belongings in a major earthquake that hit their town. They left their homeland to begin afresh in a neighboring country. In this scenario, Mike and his family are ________.

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Prejudice

Discrimination

Ethnicity and Religion

The Nation As a Kaleidoscope

Filters