Question 1

Discrimination, both individual and institutional, occurs within racial-ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Danielle, the owner of a large apartment complex, had to decide to whom to rent an apartment.She immediately disregarded the application of Vanessa, a Latino working woman, because Danielle wanted to rent apartments only to whites.Danielle's treatment of Vanessa is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalized discrimination 
B)  individual discrimination 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  structural discrimination 
E)  systemic discrimination 
A)  institutionalized discrimination 
B)  individual discrimination 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  structural discrimination 
E)  systemic discrimination

Question 3

Those who criticize immigrants for not becoming Americanized quickly enough reflect a _____ view of racial-ethnic relations.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  radical 
C)  symbolic-interactionist 
D)  fundamentalist 
E)  capitalist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  radical 
C)  symbolic-interactionist 
D)  fundamentalist 
E)  capitalist

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to legal segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  De dato segregation 
B)  De facto segregation 
C)  De jure segregation 
D)  De fideli segregation 
E)  De integro segregation 
A)  De dato segregation 
B)  De facto segregation 
C)  De jure segregation 
D)  De fideli segregation 
E)  De integro segregation

Question 5

While on vacation, Malakai, a black athlete, went to a local restaurant for lunch.Before he could sit down, the owner of the restaurant came out from behind the counter and told Malakai to leave the restaurant because of his skin color.This scenario is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalized discrimination 
B)  individual discrimination 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  structural discrimination 
E)  systemic discrimination 
A)  institutionalized discrimination 
B)  individual discrimination 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  structural discrimination 
E)  systemic discrimination

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of de facto segregation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been replaced by de jure segregation. 
B)  It is always voluntary in nature. 
C)  It is due to discrimination in most cases. 
D)  It is a formal form of separation. 
E)  It has been declared unconstitutional. 
A)  It has been replaced by de jure segregation. 
B)  It is always voluntary in nature. 
C)  It is due to discrimination in most cases. 
D)  It is a formal form of separation. 
E)  It has been declared unconstitutional.

Question 7

Which of the following best defines a stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  An oversimplified or exaggerated generalization about a group of people 
B)  A systematic effort to kill all members of a particular racial or ethnic group 
C)  A visible physical characteristic that members of a society consider socially important 
D)  A trait of a racial group that characterizes all members of the group 
E)  A set of beliefs that one's own racial group is inherently superior to other groups 
A)  An oversimplified or exaggerated generalization about a group of people 
B)  A systematic effort to kill all members of a particular racial or ethnic group 
C)  A visible physical characteristic that members of a society consider socially important 
D)  A trait of a racial group that characterizes all members of the group 
E)  A set of beliefs that one's own racial group is inherently superior to other groups

Question 8

Once established, stereotypes are difficult to change because people often dismiss any evidence to the contrary as an exception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Contrary to the popular belief that race is socially constructed, it is determined biologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe institutional discrimination.

Accepted Answer

In institutional discrimination, minorit

Question 11

Language, geographic roots, food, customs, traditions, and religion are all components of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnicity 
B)  race 
C)  gender 
D)  cult 
E)  denomination 
A)  ethnicity 
B)  race 
C)  gender 
D)  cult 
E)  denomination

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a homogeneous group. 
B)  They are immigrants to the United States. 
C)  Their median household income is lower than that of African Americans. 
D)  Their education levels have decreased more in recent years than those of any other group. 
E)  They have been in the United States longer than any other group. 
A)  They are a homogeneous group. 
B)  They are immigrants to the United States. 
C)  Their median household income is lower than that of African Americans. 
D)  Their education levels have decreased more in recent years than those of any other group. 
E)  They have been in the United States longer than any other group.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of Latinos?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Latino population is drastically increasing due to immigration. 
B)  The median household income of Latinos is higher than the national median. 
C)  Latinos have one of the highest education levels in the United States. 
D)  The median household income of Latinos is lower than that of American Indians. 
E)  The median household income of Latinos is higher than that of African Americans. 
A)  The Latino population is drastically increasing due to immigration. 
B)  The median household income of Latinos is higher than the national median. 
C)  Latinos have one of the highest education levels in the United States. 
D)  The median household income of Latinos is lower than that of American Indians. 
E)  The median household income of Latinos is higher than that of African Americans.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  pluralism 
C)  tracking 
D)  scapegoating 
E)  stereotyping 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  pluralism 
C)  tracking 
D)  scapegoating 
E)  stereotyping

Question 15

Describe genocide.Provide historical examples of genocide.

Accepted Answer

Genocide is the systematic effort to kil

Question 16

Izzy, a white teenager, thinks that blacks are born with lower intelligence than other racial groups.Izzy's belief illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 
Pluralism 
B)  genocide 
C)  assimilation 
D)  apartheid 
E)  prejudice 
A) 
Pluralism 
B)  genocide 
C)  assimilation 
D)  apartheid 
E)  prejudice

Question 17

What is a minority? Discuss the characteristics of a minority.

Accepted Answer

A minority is any group that may be trea

Question 18

Which of the following statements is a functionalist most likely to agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups. 
B)  If a society is to work harmoniously, newcomers must retain their cultural heritage and values. 
C)  Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but increases many dominant group members' solidarity. 
D)  Institutional discrimination is ineffective in relegating minorities to low-paying jobs. 
E)  Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation even if it gains needed workers. 
A)  Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups. 
B)  If a society is to work harmoniously, newcomers must retain their cultural heritage and values. 
C)  Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but increases many dominant group members' solidarity. 
D)  Institutional discrimination is ineffective in relegating minorities to low-paying jobs. 
E)  Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation even if it gains needed workers.

Question 19

In _____, minority groups maintain many aspects of their original culture while living peacefully with the host culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  imperialism 
C)  segregation 
D)  pluralism 
E)  genocide 
A)  ethnocentrism 
B)  imperialism 
C)  segregation 
D)  pluralism 
E)  genocide

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of race?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is determined biologically. 
B)  It is a social construction. 
C)  It labels people based on religion. 
D)  It describes cultural characteristics that one learns. 
E)  It is conceptually similar to ethnicity. 
A)  It is determined biologically. 
B)  It is a social construction. 
C)  It labels people based on religion. 
D)  It describes cultural characteristics that one learns. 
E)  It is conceptually similar to ethnicity.

Discrimination, both individual and institutional, occurs within racial-ethnic groups.

Danielle, the owner of a large apartment complex, had to decide to whom to rent an apartment.She immediately disregarded the application of Vanessa, a Latino working woman, because Danielle wanted to rent apartments only to whites.Danielle's treatment of Vanessa is an example of _____.

Those who criticize immigrants for not becoming Americanized quickly enough reflect a _____ view of racial-ethnic relations.

Which of the following terms refers to legal segregation?

While on vacation, Malakai, a black athlete, went to a local restaurant for lunch.Before he could sit down, the owner of the restaurant came out from behind the counter and told Malakai to leave the restaurant because of his skin color.This scenario is an example of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of de facto segregation?

Which of the following best defines a stereotype?

Once established, stereotypes are difficult to change because people often dismiss any evidence to the contrary as an exception.

Contrary to the popular belief that race is socially constructed, it is determined biologically.

Describe institutional discrimination.

Language, geographic roots, food, customs, traditions, and religion are all components of _____.

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

Which of the following statements is true of Latinos?

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

Describe genocide.Provide historical examples of genocide.

Izzy, a white teenager, thinks that blacks are born with lower intelligence than other racial groups.Izzy's belief illustrates _____.

What is a minority? Discuss the characteristics of a minority.

Which of the following statements is a functionalist most likely to agree with?

In _____, minority groups maintain many aspects of their original culture while living peacefully with the host culture.

Which of the following statements is true of race?

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Exam 10: Race and Ethnicity

Discrimination, both individual and institutional, occurs within racial-ethnic groups.

Danielle, the owner of a large apartment complex, had to decide to whom to rent an apartment.She immediately disregarded the application of Vanessa, a Latino working woman, because Danielle wanted to rent apartments only to whites.Danielle's treatment of Vanessa is an example of _____.

Those who criticize immigrants for not becoming Americanized quickly enough reflect a _____ view of racial-ethnic relations.

Which of the following terms refers to legal segregation?

While on vacation, Malakai, a black athlete, went to a local restaurant for lunch.Before he could sit down, the owner of the restaurant came out from behind the counter and told Malakai to leave the restaurant because of his skin color.This scenario is an example of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of de facto segregation?

Which of the following best defines a stereotype?

Once established, stereotypes are difficult to change because people often dismiss any evidence to the contrary as an exception.

Contrary to the popular belief that race is socially constructed, it is determined biologically.

Describe institutional discrimination.

Language, geographic roots, food, customs, traditions, and religion are all components of _____.

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

Which of the following statements is true of Latinos?

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

Describe genocide.Provide historical examples of genocide.

Izzy, a white teenager, thinks that blacks are born with lower intelligence than other racial groups.Izzy's belief illustrates _____.

What is a minority? Discuss the characteristics of a minority.

Which of the following statements is a functionalist most likely to agree with?

In _____, minority groups maintain many aspects of their original culture while living peacefully with the host culture.

Which of the following statements is true of race?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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