Exam 8: Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

Slavery remained technically legal in most of Canada until 1834.

According to the textbook, which of the following does the Canadian policy of "aggressive civilization" best illustrate?

The Métis became the first Aboriginal group in Canada to achieve at least partial self-determination with the creation of Nunavut.

Canada has systematically collected statistics on hate crimes since 1981.

When the normal operations and procedures of places like school and workplaces result in unequal treatment of minorities, what kind of discrimination is it?

The United States has been referred to as the "melting pot." What does this term mean? Is Canada also a melting pot? Support your answer.

There have been two referendums in Quebec involving the separation issue.

Which of the following statements best describes the beliefs of the "modern racist"?

Changes in immigration patterns in recent years are generally attributable to which of the following?

According to the 2001 census, what ethnic origin was claimed by the largest number of Canadians?

Segregation has never existed in Canada.

The authoritarian personality theory of prejudice suggests that prejudice arises in people with a certain personality type.

Scapegoating theory suggests that prejudice is a form of hostility that results from frustration.

If a member of a particular religious group encourages their children to marry within that religion, this would be an example of endogamy.

Primary assimilation occurs among more intimate groups.

Since 1991, which country has supplied the highest percentage of immigrants to Canada?

What is the American Anthropological Association's position on "race"?

According to Statistics Canada projections, by the year 2016 visible minorities will account for what percentage of Canada's population?

In Canada, which of the following groups has not traditionally been identified as a "charter group"?

When different ethnic or racial groups become married or pair bonded and produce children, which of the following occurs?