Exam 1: The Study of Minorities

Within any society, groupings of people by race, religion, tribe, culture, or lifestyle can generate a sense of familiarity and belonging.

Sociologists define a(n) __________ as a group to which individuals belong and feel loyal. A(n) __________ consists of all people to whom an individual does not have a sense of belonging and loyalty.

Susan, a Texas cattle rancher, thinks the Japanese custom of eating raw fish is disgusting. This is an example of __________.

In American culture, such things as freedom, individualism and equal opportunity are deemed to be highly desirable. In sociological terms these concepts are __________.

__________ is a historical example of ethnocentrism.

As acculturation takes place, __________.

Functionalist theory emphasizes __________.

There are very few studies that examine the how much people like those who are similar in appearance to them.

Despite the removal of more assimilated groups and the addition of less assimilated groups to the list in 2001, __________.

__________ are an ethnic group.

Social identity theory explains that __________.

Using specific examples, explain the difference between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

Explain why conflict theorists view that racism is an ideology.

Pluralist advocates criticize __________.

A 2001 study showed that more than 50 percent of newlyweds met their spouses in the workplace. Sociologically, meeting a spouse at work would be considered a __________.

__________ functions refer to obvious and intended results, while __________ functions refer to hidden and unexpected results.

According to Parrillo, a category of people who share visible biological characteristics and are regarded as a single group is a(n) __________.

Cross-racial friendships on college campuses are increasingly rare.