Exam 7: Race and Ethnic Relations

Marcus belongs to a minority group in the United States.His community values its cultural heritage and continues to practice its beliefs without assimilating into the mainstream.Marcus believes that due to its rich heritage,his community is superior to all racial groups,and its way of life is the best and the only way to live.Marcus's attitude toward his group is known as ________.

The most desirable combination of prejudice and discrimination,from the point of view of political and social values in the United States,is the ________.

A similarity between prejudice and discrimination is that both ________.

According to functionalists,ethnocentrism is functional because it ________.

Which of the following best defines racism?

According to sociologist William J.Wilson,which of the following factors contributes to the continued lower socioeconomic positions of African Americans?

Minority groups in the country of Ozwa are always discriminated against and treated with hostility.In order for them to be treated equally in society,they are forced to learn the practices of the major community of Ozwa and adapt to the mainstream.By doing so,they stand to lose their cultural identity and are absorbed into the mainstream.This process of getting absorbed into the dominant group is known as ________.

How does socialization contribute to the legitimization of prejudice and discrimination?

According to the conflict perspective,prejudice and discrimination arise when ________.

The Indian Citizenship Act resulted in ________.

Which of the following views on the media is expressed by the interactionist perspective?

________ is a type of exploitation in which a subordinate group provides cheap labor that benefits the dominant group and is then further exploited by having to purchase expensive goods and services from the dominant group.

Jeremy,a sociologist,claims that the social and economic position of African Americans in the United States has not improved despite various policies and reforms.Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports Jeremy's claim?

A(n)________ is one in which there are two groups of workers willing to do the same work,but for different wages.

A similarity between assimilation and pluralism is that both ________.

________ refers to the inequitable treatment of a group resulting from practices or policies that are incorporated into social,political,or economic organizations and that operate independently from the prejudices of individuals.

A difference between institutionalized discrimination and internal colonialism is that institutionalized discrimination ________.

Why is there a controversy over the use of the term race as a biological concept to identify a population that differs from others in terms of certain key genetic,hereditary traits?

Kiara is a member of an interest group that provides education to poor and underprivileged children.The group consists of members of various communities and races.Kiara likes to work with her group,and it gives her a sense of belonging.She also identifies herself with the group,and it increases her sense of self-worth.This group is an example of a(n)________.

Why do most sociologists believe that social factors play a more important role in the perpetuation of prejudice and discrimination than psychological sources?