Exam 3: Discrimination

Discrimination is defined as ________.

The concept introduced by civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael and political scientist Charles Hamilton that refers to covert acts committed collectively against an entire group is________.

Critics of affirmative action are likely to call for ________.

Explain the difference between absolute and relative deprivation as applied to the experiences of minority groups in America.

The denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups that results from the normal operations of a society is known as ________.

Unlike ordinary crimes, hate crimes are ________.

Which of the following explains the high income earning capacity of Asian American men despite the presence of race barriers?

Define glass ceilings, glass walls, and glass escalators.

What is reverse discrimination?

How does individual discrimination differ from institutional racism?

The ________ prohibited discrimination in public accommodations.

The charge that government actions unfairly bypass White males in favor of women and minority men refers to ________.

The glass ceiling describes ________.

In 1972, the Civil Rights Act was amended to include ________.

Glass walls describe ________.

Define redlining and give an example.

John, a White male, completed his degree in nursing. After six months on his first job, he gets promoted to a managerial role. John's promotion can be attributed to the presence of ________.

Describe affirmative action.

If a bank implements affirmative action in its processes, it is likely to ________.

The Hate Crime Statistics Act has been amended to ________.