Question 1

Define genocide; give examples of places in the world where genocide is currently taking place.Describe the stages leading to genocide.

Accepted Answer

Genocide is the deliberate and systemati

Question 2

Which theory is concerned with who is classified as white?

Accepted Answer

A)  structural-functionalism 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory 
A)  structural-functionalism 
B)  symbolic interactionism 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of scapegoating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joe believes that African Americans are all criminals. 
B)  Penny thinks that all ethnic groups should have the same opportunities to get a job. 
C)  Bob lost his job and blames immigrants in the U.S. for working for lower wages and causing him to get fired. 
D)  Tom believes that the welfare system encourages people not to work. 
A)  Joe believes that African Americans are all criminals. 
B)  Penny thinks that all ethnic groups should have the same opportunities to get a job. 
C)  Bob lost his job and blames immigrants in the U.S. for working for lower wages and causing him to get fired. 
D)  Tom believes that the welfare system encourages people not to work.

Question 4

Discrimination is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the unequal treatment of individuals on the basis of their membership in categories. 
B)  the tendency to be submissive to those in authority. 
C)  the process of blaming other groups for your group's failures. 
D)  an irrational, negative attitude toward a category of people. 
A)  the unequal treatment of individuals on the basis of their membership in categories. 
B)  the tendency to be submissive to those in authority. 
C)  the process of blaming other groups for your group's failures. 
D)  an irrational, negative attitude toward a category of people.

Question 5

High levels of residential segregation in the United States have practically disappeared since the mid-1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define prejudice and discrimination.Describe the relationship between them.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to preconceived opinion

Question 7

Define colorblind racism.

Accepted Answer

The belief that all races are

Question 8

Chinese Americans were not allowed to become naturalized U.S.citizens until:

Accepted Answer

A)  1865. 
B)  the Great Depression. 
C)  World War II. 
D)  1965. 
A)  1865. 
B)  the Great Depression. 
C)  World War II. 
D)  1965.

Question 9

When people believe that racism is no longer a problem and therefore oppose any programs designed to combat racism,this has been termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  color-blind racism. 
B)  assimilationist racism. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  conservative racism. 
A)  color-blind racism. 
B)  assimilationist racism. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  conservative racism.

Question 10

The type of theory most often used to explain how relations between majority and minority groups are developed and maintained is:

Accepted Answer

A)  structural-functionalism. 
B)  symbolic interactionism. 
C)  conflict theory. 
D)  feminist theory 
A)  structural-functionalism. 
B)  symbolic interactionism. 
C)  conflict theory. 
D)  feminist theory

Question 11

Within the U.S.,Native Americans:

Accepted Answer

A)  are fairly evenly spread out throughout the country. 
B)  have not had any economic success. 
C)  are disproportionately poor, despite mineral resources and casinos on tribal lands. 
D)  face less prejudice and discrimination than members of other minority groups. 
A)  are fairly evenly spread out throughout the country. 
B)  have not had any economic success. 
C)  are disproportionately poor, despite mineral resources and casinos on tribal lands. 
D)  face less prejudice and discrimination than members of other minority groups.

Question 12

In the United States,definitions of race have:

Accepted Answer

A)  always included "white" as a category. 
B)  always included Mexican American as a race. 
C)  changed over time. 
D)  included Hispanic. 
A)  always included "white" as a category. 
B)  always included Mexican American as a race. 
C)  changed over time. 
D)  included Hispanic.

Question 13

Members of an ethnic group:

Accepted Answer

A)  are always from the same race. 
B)  share a common origin and elements of culture. 
C)  are always members of a minority group. 
D)  would not be considered "white." 
A)  are always from the same race. 
B)  share a common origin and elements of culture. 
C)  are always members of a minority group. 
D)  would not be considered "white."

Question 14

Discuss the construction of whiteness as a race and the meaning of white racial identity.Explain white privilege as it pertains to white identity.

Accepted Answer

The construction of whiteness as a race

Question 15

The belief that inherited physical characteristics associated with racial groups determine individual abilities and are a legitimate basis for unequal treatment is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotyping. 
B)  racism. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  conflict. 
A)  stereotyping. 
B)  racism. 
C)  discrimination. 
D)  conflict.

Question 16

The following are all factors causing prejudice discussed in your text EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  competition for scarce resources 
D)  biological inheritance. 
A)  socialization 
B)  scapegoating 
C)  competition for scarce resources 
D)  biological inheritance.

Question 17

The largest group of Hispanics in the United States can trace their roots back to Mexico.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is assumed that Jewish students are clannish.Therefore,no one who is not Jewish invites any Jewish students to socialize with them.Consequently,the Jewish students socialize with one another.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  institutionalized racism. 
B)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  authoritarianism. 
D)  scapegoating. 
A)  institutionalized racism. 
B)  a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  authoritarianism. 
D)  scapegoating.

Question 19

Explain what is meant by the "social construction of race and ethnicity." Give examples that demonstrate how these concepts are constructions.

Accepted Answer

The social construction of race and ethn

Question 20

In the experiment conducted by Pager,Western,and Bonikowski,which of the following was true?

Accepted Answer

A)  White and black testers with criminal records received the same number of callbacks for jobs. 
B)  Black testers received more callbacks for jobs than Hispanic testers. 
C)  White testers with criminal records received the same number of callbacks for jobs as black testers with no criminal records. 
D)  Criminal records did not negatively impact white testers' callback rates. 
A)  White and black testers with criminal records received the same number of callbacks for jobs. 
B)  Black testers received more callbacks for jobs than Hispanic testers. 
C)  White testers with criminal records received the same number of callbacks for jobs as black testers with no criminal records. 
D)  Criminal records did not negatively impact white testers' callback rates.

Define genocide; give examples of places in the world where genocide is currently taking place.Describe the stages leading to genocide.

Which theory is concerned with who is classified as white?

Which of the following is an example of scapegoating?

Discrimination is:

High levels of residential segregation in the United States have practically disappeared since the mid-1980s.

Define prejudice and discrimination.Describe the relationship between them.

Define colorblind racism.

Chinese Americans were not allowed to become naturalized U.S.citizens until:

When people believe that racism is no longer a problem and therefore oppose any programs designed to combat racism,this has been termed:

The type of theory most often used to explain how relations between majority and minority groups are developed and maintained is:

Within the U.S.,Native Americans:

In the United States,definitions of race have:

Members of an ethnic group:

Discuss the construction of whiteness as a race and the meaning of white racial identity.Explain white privilege as it pertains to white identity.

The belief that inherited physical characteristics associated with racial groups determine individual abilities and are a legitimate basis for unequal treatment is called:

The following are all factors causing prejudice discussed in your text EXCEPT:

The largest group of Hispanics in the United States can trace their roots back to Mexico.

It is assumed that Jewish students are clannish.Therefore,no one who is not Jewish invites any Jewish students to socialize with them.Consequently,the Jewish students socialize with one another.This is an example of:

Explain what is meant by the "social construction of race and ethnicity." Give examples that demonstrate how these concepts are constructions.

In the experiment conducted by Pager,Western,and Bonikowski,which of the following was true?

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Exam 8: Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Define genocide; give examples of places in the world where genocide is currently taking place.Describe the stages leading to genocide.

Which theory is concerned with who is classified as white?

Which of the following is an example of scapegoating?

Discrimination is:

High levels of residential segregation in the United States have practically disappeared since the mid-1980s.

Define prejudice and discrimination.Describe the relationship between them.

Define colorblind racism.

Chinese Americans were not allowed to become naturalized U.S.citizens until:

When people believe that racism is no longer a problem and therefore oppose any programs designed to combat racism,this has been termed:

The type of theory most often used to explain how relations between majority and minority groups are developed and maintained is:

Within the U.S.,Native Americans:

In the United States,definitions of race have:

Members of an ethnic group:

Discuss the construction of whiteness as a race and the meaning of white racial identity.Explain white privilege as it pertains to white identity.

The belief that inherited physical characteristics associated with racial groups determine individual abilities and are a legitimate basis for unequal treatment is called:

The following are all factors causing prejudice discussed in your text EXCEPT:

The largest group of Hispanics in the United States can trace their roots back to Mexico.

It is assumed that Jewish students are clannish.Therefore,no one who is not Jewish invites any Jewish students to socialize with them.Consequently,the Jewish students socialize with one another.This is an example of:

Explain what is meant by the "social construction of race and ethnicity." Give examples that demonstrate how these concepts are constructions.

In the experiment conducted by Pager,Western,and Bonikowski,which of the following was true?

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Family

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters