Question 1

Lower self-esteem and feelings of attractiveness have been found in college students with

Accepted Answer

A)  average incomes. 
B)  darker skin. 
C)  mixed ethnicity. 
D)  ethnic names. 
A)  average incomes. 
B)  darker skin. 
C)  mixed ethnicity. 
D)  ethnic names. B

Question 2

Which conclusion can be made about the extended families in the Black community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grandparents remain an important part of child rearing today carrying on a tradition from the time of slavery. 
B)  Extended families are a recent phenomenon due to economic challenges in the Black community. 
C)  Extended families in the Black community are as common as in the White community. 
D)  Black parents would prefer not to use grandparents for childcare assistance, but economics forces it. 
A)  Grandparents remain an important part of child rearing today carrying on a tradition from the time of slavery. 
B)  Extended families are a recent phenomenon due to economic challenges in the Black community. 
C)  Extended families in the Black community are as common as in the White community. 
D)  Black parents would prefer not to use grandparents for childcare assistance, but economics forces it. A

Question 3

American Indians and Alaska Natives are less likely to ________ than the general population.

Accepted Answer

A)  be married 
B)  have children 
C)  live with extended family 
D)  live in poverty 
A)  be married 
B)  have children 
C)  live with extended family 
D)  live in poverty A

Question 4

What is the relationship between race and the number of minorities in high level jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asians and black males have the biggest disadvantage in all economic markets. 
B)  Race does not seem to be a factor, but instead education is the barrier to high level job opportunities. 
C)  Minorities have less social capital and do not hear about opportunities someone with more social capital. 
D)  Hispanics experience little discrimination in the workplace and are well represented in high level jobs. 
A)  Asians and black males have the biggest disadvantage in all economic markets. 
B)  Race does not seem to be a factor, but instead education is the barrier to high level job opportunities. 
C)  Minorities have less social capital and do not hear about opportunities someone with more social capital. 
D)  Hispanics experience little discrimination in the workplace and are well represented in high level jobs.

Question 5

Compare and contrast the generation tension of the Asian American family with that of Hispanic families

Accepted Answer

The generation tension within Asian Amer

Question 6

When asked to choose the smart girl in a cartoon, a child will likely pick the ________ child according to research done by the University of Chicago.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black 
B)  Asian 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White 
A)  Black 
B)  Asian 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White

Question 7

Discuss the strengths of the Black family.

Accepted Answer

The strengths of the Black family are nu

Question 8

Proponents of bilingual education in schools argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  bilingual programs are counterproductive. 
B)  bilingual programs segregate students. 
C)  second language learning is dependent on proficiency of native language. 
D)  teaching in native languages delays English learning. 
A)  bilingual programs are counterproductive. 
B)  bilingual programs segregate students. 
C)  second language learning is dependent on proficiency of native language. 
D)  teaching in native languages delays English learning.

Question 9

Explain the difference between an interracial marriage and an interethnic marriage. What challenges do these couple face as parents?

Accepted Answer

An interracial marriage refers to a marr

Question 10

Examine the strategies tribal leaders have implemented to improve social and economic conditions for Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

Tribal leaders have implemented a variet

Question 11

Based on current population trends, which group will increase the most in the United States by 2050?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Indian 
B)  Asian 
C)  Black 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  American Indian 
B)  Asian 
C)  Black 
D)  Hispanic

Question 12

Based on current trends, what can be predicted about the future of multiracial families?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of multiracial children will increase but marriage will degree. 
B)  Asians will continue to avoid interracial marriage. 
C)  The number of multiracial families will increase. 
D)  The percentage of intermarriage will be half what it is now by 2050. 
A)  The number of multiracial children will increase but marriage will degree. 
B)  Asians will continue to avoid interracial marriage. 
C)  The number of multiracial families will increase. 
D)  The percentage of intermarriage will be half what it is now by 2050.

Question 13

Discuss the effect of skin color on self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

The effect of skin color on self-esteem

Question 14

Discuss how attitudes toward undocumented immigrants have changed.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes toward undocumented immigrants

Question 15

Compared to Black families, Hispanic families

Accepted Answer

A)  have more children. 
B)  are more matriarchal. 
C)  have more female-headed households. 
D)  are viewed as rarely discriminated against. 
A)  have more children. 
B)  are more matriarchal. 
C)  have more female-headed households. 
D)  are viewed as rarely discriminated against.

Question 16

Using your race and ethnicity as an example, differentiate between race and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

Race and ethnicity are two concepts that

Question 17

Kami and Riley are a multiracial couple with two children. Which of the following are they likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  No discrimination or prejudice 
B)  Complete understanding of the children's experiences 
C)  Complete acceptance of their family 
D)  Stress of socializing the children for racism 
A)  No discrimination or prejudice 
B)  Complete understanding of the children's experiences 
C)  Complete acceptance of their family 
D)  Stress of socializing the children for racism

Question 18

Which couple would be likely to check "White" for their children on the Census form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kaylee is white and her husband is Asian and White because the categories are the form aren't meaningful. 
B)  Suzanne is White and her husband is Black because the children are light-skinned. 
C)  Tom is Hispanic and his wife is White because they wish to completely assimilate in American culture. 
D)  Deb is Cherokee and White and her husband is White because American Individuals are frequently of mixed ancestry. 
A)  Kaylee is white and her husband is Asian and White because the categories are the form aren't meaningful. 
B)  Suzanne is White and her husband is Black because the children are light-skinned. 
C)  Tom is Hispanic and his wife is White because they wish to completely assimilate in American culture. 
D)  Deb is Cherokee and White and her husband is White because American Individuals are frequently of mixed ancestry.

Question 19

Ethnicity refers to ________, whereas, race refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  culture; biology. 
B)  status; color. 
C)  heritage; culture. 
D)  diversity; purity. 
A)  culture; biology. 
B)  status; color. 
C)  heritage; culture. 
D)  diversity; purity.

Question 20

Based on the success of Asian Americans, what is the most effective strategy for immigrants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasize education and be willing to sacrifice for your children's education. 
B)  Immigrate with plenty of financial resources and connections. 
C)  Emphasize the individual's needs over the needs of the entire family. 
D)  Hard work will overcome all challenges, including being a war refugee. 
A)  Emphasize education and be willing to sacrifice for your children's education. 
B)  Immigrate with plenty of financial resources and connections. 
C)  Emphasize the individual's needs over the needs of the entire family. 
D)  Hard work will overcome all challenges, including being a war refugee.

Lower self-esteem and feelings of attractiveness have been found in college students with

Which conclusion can be made about the extended families in the Black community?

American Indians and Alaska Natives are less likely to ________ than the general population.

What is the relationship between race and the number of minorities in high level jobs?

Compare and contrast the generation tension of the Asian American family with that of Hispanic families

When asked to choose the smart girl in a cartoon, a child will likely pick the ________ child according to research done by the University of Chicago.

Discuss the strengths of the Black family.

Proponents of bilingual education in schools argue that

Explain the difference between an interracial marriage and an interethnic marriage. What challenges do these couple face as parents?

Examine the strategies tribal leaders have implemented to improve social and economic conditions for Native Americans.

Based on current population trends, which group will increase the most in the United States by 2050?

Based on current trends, what can be predicted about the future of multiracial families?

Discuss the effect of skin color on self-esteem.

Discuss how attitudes toward undocumented immigrants have changed.

Compared to Black families, Hispanic families

Using your race and ethnicity as an example, differentiate between race and ethnicity.

Kami and Riley are a multiracial couple with two children. Which of the following are they likely to experience?

Which couple would be likely to check "White" for their children on the Census form?

Ethnicity refers to ________, whereas, race refers to

Based on the success of Asian Americans, what is the most effective strategy for immigrants?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Exam 6: Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Lower self-esteem and feelings of attractiveness have been found in college students with

Which conclusion can be made about the extended families in the Black community?

American Indians and Alaska Natives are less likely to ________ than the general population.

What is the relationship between race and the number of minorities in high level jobs?

Compare and contrast the generation tension of the Asian American family with that of Hispanic families

When asked to choose the smart girl in a cartoon, a child will likely pick the ________ child according to research done by the University of Chicago.

Discuss the strengths of the Black family.

Proponents of bilingual education in schools argue that

Explain the difference between an interracial marriage and an interethnic marriage. What challenges do these couple face as parents?

Examine the strategies tribal leaders have implemented to improve social and economic conditions for Native Americans.

Based on current population trends, which group will increase the most in the United States by 2050?

Based on current trends, what can be predicted about the future of multiracial families?

Discuss the effect of skin color on self-esteem.

Discuss how attitudes toward undocumented immigrants have changed.

Compared to Black families, Hispanic families

Using your race and ethnicity as an example, differentiate between race and ethnicity.

Kami and Riley are a multiracial couple with two children. Which of the following are they likely to experience?

Which couple would be likely to check "White" for their children on the Census form?

Ethnicity refers to ________, whereas, race refers to

Based on the success of Asian Americans, what is the most effective strategy for immigrants?

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce, Repartnering, and Remarriage

Summing up Families and the Sociological Imagination

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