Question 1

Ascribed statuses are based on an individual's talents, abilities, and actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A plural society is the opposite of a society that forces groups to assimilate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Why aren't most nation-states homogeneous? How do countries vary in their ethnic compositions in different regions the world?

Accepted Answer

Most nation-states are not homogeneous because they have diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. This diversity can be attributed to historical migrations, conquests, colonization, and the blending of different ethnic groups over time. Additionally, globalization and modern transportation have facilitated the movement of people across borders, further contributing to the diversity within nation-states.

Countries vary in their ethnic compositions in different regions of the world due to a variety of factors. In some cases, countries have experienced significant internal migration, leading to the concentration of certain ethnic groups in specific regions. Additionally, colonial legacies have left lasting impacts on the ethnic makeup of many countries, with former colonial powers often favoring certain ethnic groups over others. Furthermore, natural geographic barriers such as mountains, rivers, and deserts have historically isolated certain ethnic groups, leading to distinct regional identities.

In some cases, countries have intentionally promoted diversity as a means of fostering national unity and inclusivity. This can be seen in countries with policies aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of minority ethnic groups. On the other hand, some countries have struggled with ethnic tensions and conflicts, leading to the segregation of different ethnic groups within the same nation-state.

Overall, the ethnic compositions of countries vary widely across the world, and understanding the historical, political, and social factors that have shaped these compositions is crucial for promoting inclusivity and unity within nation-states.

Question 4

An achieved status is not automatic. It comes through choices, actions, efforts, talents, or accomplishments, and is always perceived as positive by a society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In cultural terms, a race is an ethnic group that has a biological basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most countries of the world have a single ethnic group accounting for 90 percent or more of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most Americans are not very precise in distinguishing between the terms race and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Japan, the burakumin represent an isolated breeding population that is genetically distinct from the rest of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Institutional discrimination happens when institutions rather than individuals are the targets of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What term refers to the destruction of the culture of an ethnic group?

Accepted Answer

A)  genocide 
B)  prejudice 
C)  ethnocide 
D)  discrimination 
E)  diaspora 
A)  genocide 
B)  prejudice 
C)  ethnocide 
D)  discrimination 
E)  diaspora

Question 11

Hypodescent in the United States automatically determines the race of a child whose parents belong to different racial groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Genocide refers to the physical destruction of an ethnic or religious group through mass murder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organizations in the United States such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group, have opposed adding a "multiracial" census category. This suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  both organizations need to hire anthropologists. 
B)  racial classification is a political issue in that these groups fear their political clout will decline if their numbers go down. 
C)  racial classification is all about cultural pride. 
D)  racial classification can become more scientifically accurate despite people's ignorance to the contrary. 
E)  racial classification matters only to Hispanic minorities in the United States. 
A)  both organizations need to hire anthropologists. 
B)  racial classification is a political issue in that these groups fear their political clout will decline if their numbers go down. 
C)  racial classification is all about cultural pride. 
D)  racial classification can become more scientifically accurate despite people's ignorance to the contrary. 
E)  racial classification matters only to Hispanic minorities in the United States.

Question 14

Only dominant or majority groups can have prejudiced views; minority groups are not capable of being prejudiced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Colonialism often involves dividing up ethnic groups to weaken their authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the term for the use of force by a dominant group to compel a minority to adopt the prevailing culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudinal discrimination 
B)  genocide 
C)  forced assimilation 
D)  ethnocentrism 
E)  environmental racism 
A)  attitudinal discrimination 
B)  genocide 
C)  forced assimilation 
D)  ethnocentrism 
E)  environmental racism

Question 17

What is an "imagined community"? Explain how social roles such as ethnicity and nationality are important to this concept.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an "imagined community"? Explain how...

Question 18

Brazilian racial classification is based exclusively on an individual's phenotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Racial categories in Japan are more rigid than they are in Brazil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why are forms of mass media such as print and television important to the existence of what Benedict Anderson calls an imagined community? How are new communication technologies supporting or changing what Anderson may mean by this term?

Accepted Answer

Forms of mass media such as print and te

Exam 15: Ethnicity and Race

Ascribed statuses are based on an individual's talents, abilities, and actions.

A plural society is the opposite of a society that forces groups to assimilate.

Why aren't most nation-states homogeneous? How do countries vary in their ethnic compositions in different regions the world?

An achieved status is not automatic. It comes through choices, actions, efforts, talents, or accomplishments, and is always perceived as positive by a society.

In cultural terms, a race is an ethnic group that has a biological basis.

Most countries of the world have a single ethnic group accounting for 90 percent or more of the population.

Most Americans are not very precise in distinguishing between the terms race and ethnicity.

In Japan, the burakumin represent an isolated breeding population that is genetically distinct from the rest of the country.

Institutional discrimination happens when institutions rather than individuals are the targets of discrimination.

What term refers to the destruction of the culture of an ethnic group?

Hypodescent in the United States automatically determines the race of a child whose parents belong to different racial groups.

Genocide refers to the physical destruction of an ethnic or religious group through mass murder.

Organizations in the United States such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the National Council of La Raza, a Hispanic advocacy group, have opposed adding a "multiracial" census category. This suggests that

Only dominant or majority groups can have prejudiced views; minority groups are not capable of being prejudiced.

Colonialism often involves dividing up ethnic groups to weaken their authority.

What is the term for the use of force by a dominant group to compel a minority to adopt the prevailing culture?

What is an "imagined community"? Explain how social roles such as ethnicity and nationality are important to this concept.

Brazilian racial classification is based exclusively on an individual's phenotype.

Racial categories in Japan are more rigid than they are in Brazil.

Why are forms of mass media such as print and television important to the existence of what Benedict Anderson calls an imagined community? How are new communication technologies supporting or changing what Anderson may mean by this term?

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Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology

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