Exam 10: Race and Ethnicity

Izzy, a white teenager, thinks that her friend, Lisa, has a low level of intelligence because Lisa belongs to a certain racial group. In this case, Izzy's belief illustra tes _____.

Which of the following statements is true of Latinos?

_____ is a set of beliefs that one's own racial group is inherently superior to other groups.

A characteristic of dominant groups is that they are always the largest in number.

Which of the following statements is true of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs)?

Which of the following statements is true of stereotypes?

In the context of the sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, _____ see ongoing strife between dominant and minority groups.

Laura disapproves of Sofia, a recent immigrant, because she cannot speak English fluently. Laura criticizes Sofia for not adopting the U.S. culture yet. In this case, Laura's attitude toward Sofia reflects a _____ view of racial-ethnic relations.

Which of the following terms refers to informal segregation?

In the context of sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following perspectives argues that people learn attitudes toward dominant and minority groups through labeling and selective perception?

Discuss the functionalist perspective on racial-ethnic inequality.

Which of the following statements is true of African Americans?

Which of the following statements best describes miscegenation?

Unprejudiced nondiscriminators believe in the American creed of freedom and equality for all and cherish egalitarian values.

Jocelyn recently applied for an internship. When she did not get selected, Jocelyn complained to her friend, "They probably gave the internship to a student belonging to a minority group to fill a racial quota." Jocelyn's comment exemplifies _____.

Discuss the factors responsible for the increase in interracial marriages.

Danielle, the owner of an apartment , wants to rent out one of the rooms. She disregarded the application of Rita, an Asian, because Danielle wanted to rent her apartment only to whites. In this scenario, Danielle's action is an example of _____.

Isaac's family is from Africa. They immigrated to the United States when Isaac was very young. Isaac identifies himself as black. His self-identification is derived from his _____.

Which of the following statements is true of white Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs)?

Discuss the conflict theorist view of racial-ethnic inequality.