Question 1

Which groups are disproportionately targeted by police officers, as has been seen on video more and more in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians and Latinos 
B)  Arab Americans 
C)  Blacks and dark-skinned Latinos 
D)  Blacks and Whites 
A)  Asians and Latinos 
B)  Arab Americans 
C)  Blacks and dark-skinned Latinos 
D)  Blacks and Whites

Question 2

The term _____ encompasses immigrants to the United States from Asian and Pacific Island countries as well as those born in the United States whose ancestors come from those countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pan-Asian 
B)  Oriental 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Multi-Asian 
A)  Pan-Asian 
B)  Oriental 
C)  Asian American 
D)  Multi-Asian

Question 3

All structural theories of racial inequality agree that _____ is important in determining present conditions and resistance to change.

Accepted Answer

A)  politics 
B)  genetic heritage 
C)  history 
D)  prejudice 
A)  politics 
B)  genetic heritage 
C)  history 
D)  prejudice

Question 4

Races are real insofar as they are socially defined, meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  people of different races socialize differently. 
B)  people of different races are socialized differently. 
C)  racial categories operate as if they are real. 
D)  racial categories are no longer recognized. 
A)  people of different races socialize differently. 
B)  people of different races are socialized differently. 
C)  racial categories operate as if they are real. 
D)  racial categories are no longer recognized.

Question 5

Sociologists call _____ the cost of being Black.

Accepted Answer

A)  the ethnic income gap 
B)  affirmative action 
C)  the racial wealth gap 
D)  racially based tax incentives 
A)  the ethnic income gap 
B)  affirmative action 
C)  the racial wealth gap 
D)  racially based tax incentives

Question 6

Which group is now considered the largest minority in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Whites 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Latinos 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Whites 
C)  African Americans 
D)  Latinos

Question 7

Between 1990 and 2010, the percentage of African Americans in management positions in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  increased from 17% to 29%. 
B)  decreased from 29% to 17%. 
C)  increased from 13% to 18%. 
D)  decreased from 18% to 13%. 
A)  increased from 17% to 29%. 
B)  decreased from 29% to 17%. 
C)  increased from 13% to 18%. 
D)  decreased from 18% to 13%.

Question 8

While _____ are not officially defined as a race, they are socially defined in racial terms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Asians 
D)  Hispanics 
A)  Whites 
B)  Blacks 
C)  Asians 
D)  Hispanics

Question 9

From the Latin for "to crush," the word _____ means the mistreatment or exploitation of a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  oppression 
B)  racism 
C)  prejudice 
D)  subjugation 
A)  oppression 
B)  racism 
C)  prejudice 
D)  subjugation

Question 10

The idea that some groups of people are disadvantaged because they are actually inferior is represented in _____ theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  insufficiency 
B)  deficiency 
C)  bias 
D)  structural discrimination 
A)  insufficiency 
B)  deficiency 
C)  bias 
D)  structural discrimination

Question 11

According to _____, racial stratification exists because certain segments of society benefit from it.

Accepted Answer

A)  social Darwinists 
B)  order theorists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  assimilationists 
A)  social Darwinists 
B)  order theorists 
C)  conflict theorists 
D)  assimilationists

Question 12

_____ are distinctive on the basis of national origin, language, religion, and culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnic groups 
B)  Races 
C)  Traditional societies 
D)  Countries 
A)  Ethnic groups 
B)  Races 
C)  Traditional societies 
D)  Countries

Question 13

According to a 2014 Pew Research poll, people in the Middle East see _____ as the top threat facing the world today.

Accepted Answer

A)  decadence 
B)  capitalism 
C)  divisions between social classes 
D)  religious and ethnic hatred 
A)  decadence 
B)  capitalism 
C)  divisions between social classes 
D)  religious and ethnic hatred

Question 14

Individual racism is distiguished by

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice and behavior that harms particular people and their property. 
B)  a system of power and privilege that advantages some groups over others. 
C)  a complex pattern of racial advantage built into the structure of society. 
D)  inferiority resulting from flawed genetic hereditary. 
A)  prejudice and behavior that harms particular people and their property. 
B)  a system of power and privilege that advantages some groups over others. 
C)  a complex pattern of racial advantage built into the structure of society. 
D)  inferiority resulting from flawed genetic hereditary.

Question 15

Which theory is based on the sociological belief that problems relating to racism are more "in the world" than "in the head," meaning more about society and less about individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilitarian 
B)  Deficiency 
C)  Bias 
D)  Structural discrimination 
A)  Utilitarian 
B)  Deficiency 
C)  Bias 
D)  Structural discrimination

Question 16

Lawrence Bobo's research shows that prejudice has declined in the United States. It also shows that most White Americans

Accepted Answer

A)  are willing to give up part of their own privilege to ensure racial equality. 
B)  understand that social practices and policies must address racial inequalities. 
C)  favor affirmative action as a way to compensate minorities for previous inequalities. 
D)  are still unwilling to support social practices and policies to address racial inequalities. 
A)  are willing to give up part of their own privilege to ensure racial equality. 
B)  understand that social practices and policies must address racial inequalities. 
C)  favor affirmative action as a way to compensate minorities for previous inequalities. 
D)  are still unwilling to support social practices and policies to address racial inequalities.

Question 17

Which term refers to the belief that race no longer matters in people's experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Color-blind racism 
B)  Institutional racism 
C)  Affirmative action 
D)  Social utility 
A)  Color-blind racism 
B)  Institutional racism 
C)  Affirmative action 
D)  Social utility

Question 18

According to cultural deficiency theory, one reason certain minority groups remain at the bottom is because they

Accepted Answer

A)  have cultural beliefs and practices. 
B)  prefer a lower social status. 
C)  fail to take advantage of the opportunities in society. 
D)  are seeking a higher social position. 
A)  have cultural beliefs and practices. 
B)  prefer a lower social status. 
C)  fail to take advantage of the opportunities in society. 
D)  are seeking a higher social position.

Question 19

Which ethnic group is at the bottom of most U.S. socioeconomic indicators, with low levels of life expectancy per capita income, employment, and education?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Recent immigrants 
A)  African Americans 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Latinos 
D)  Recent immigrants

Question 20

Using race and ethnicity as clues to criminality and potential terrorism is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural inferiority. 
B)  biological determinism. 
C)  differential association. 
D)  racial profiling. 
A)  cultural inferiority. 
B)  biological determinism. 
C)  differential association. 
D)  racial profiling.

Which groups are disproportionately targeted by police officers, as has been seen on video more and more in recent years?

The term _____ encompasses immigrants to the United States from Asian and Pacific Island countries as well as those born in the United States whose ancestors come from those countries.

All structural theories of racial inequality agree that _____ is important in determining present conditions and resistance to change.

Races are real insofar as they are socially defined, meaning

Sociologists call _____ the cost of being Black.

Which group is now considered the largest minority in the United States?

Between 1990 and 2010, the percentage of African Americans in management positions in the United States

While _____ are not officially defined as a race, they are socially defined in racial terms.

From the Latin for "to crush," the word _____ means the mistreatment or exploitation of a group.

The idea that some groups of people are disadvantaged because they are actually inferior is represented in _____ theories.

According to _____, racial stratification exists because certain segments of society benefit from it.

_____ are distinctive on the basis of national origin, language, religion, and culture.

According to a 2014 Pew Research poll, people in the Middle East see _____ as the top threat facing the world today.

Individual racism is distiguished by

Which theory is based on the sociological belief that problems relating to racism are more "in the world" than "in the head," meaning more about society and less about individuals.

Lawrence Bobo's research shows that prejudice has declined in the United States. It also shows that most White Americans

Which term refers to the belief that race no longer matters in people's experiences?

According to cultural deficiency theory, one reason certain minority groups remain at the bottom is because they

Which ethnic group is at the bottom of most U.S. socioeconomic indicators, with low levels of life expectancy per capita income, employment, and education?

Using race and ethnicity as clues to criminality and potential terrorism is called

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Exam 9: Racial Inequality

Which groups are disproportionately targeted by police officers, as has been seen on video more and more in recent years?

The term _____ encompasses immigrants to the United States from Asian and Pacific Island countries as well as those born in the United States whose ancestors come from those countries.

All structural theories of racial inequality agree that _____ is important in determining present conditions and resistance to change.

Races are real insofar as they are socially defined, meaning

Sociologists call _____ the cost of being Black.

Which group is now considered the largest minority in the United States?

Between 1990 and 2010, the percentage of African Americans in management positions in the United States

While _____ are not officially defined as a race, they are socially defined in racial terms.

From the Latin for "to crush," the word _____ means the mistreatment or exploitation of a group.

The idea that some groups of people are disadvantaged because they are actually inferior is represented in _____ theories.

According to _____, racial stratification exists because certain segments of society benefit from it.

_____ are distinctive on the basis of national origin, language, religion, and culture.

According to a 2014 Pew Research poll, people in the Middle East see _____ as the top threat facing the world today.

Individual racism is distiguished by

Which theory is based on the sociological belief that problems relating to racism are more "in the world" than "in the head," meaning more about society and less about individuals.

Lawrence Bobo's research shows that prejudice has declined in the United States. It also shows that most White Americans

Which term refers to the belief that race no longer matters in people's experiences?

According to cultural deficiency theory, one reason certain minority groups remain at the bottom is because they

Which ethnic group is at the bottom of most U.S. socioeconomic indicators, with low levels of life expectancy per capita income, employment, and education?

Using race and ethnicity as clues to criminality and potential terrorism is called

The Sociological Perspective

The Duality of Social Life: Order and Conflict

Culture

Socialization

Social Control

Deviance

Social Stratification

Class

Gender Inequality

The Economy

Power and Politics

Families

Education

Religion

Structural Sources of Social Change: Economic and Demographic

Human Agency: Individuals and Groups in Society Changing Social Structures

Filters