Question 1

Black infants are __________ white infants to die before their first birthday.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than two times as likely as 
B)  less likely than 
C)  as equally likely as 
D)  four times as likely as 
A)  more than two times as likely as 
B)  less likely than 
C)  as equally likely as 
D)  four times as likely as

Question 2

Hispanic immigration to the U.S.has negative consequences for the entire population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A __________ group is a group that is culturally,economically,and politically subordinate.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority 
B)  minority 
C)  ethnic 
D)  racial 
A)  majority 
B)  minority 
C)  ethnic 
D)  racial

Question 4

Evidence suggests that Asian Americans are __________ to be accepted at elite universities as/than white Americans with the same credentials.

Accepted Answer

A)  substantially more likely 
B)  slightly more likely 
C)  somewhat less likely 
D)  as likely 
A)  substantially more likely 
B)  slightly more likely 
C)  somewhat less likely 
D)  as likely

Question 5

The United States has:

Accepted Answer

A)  not made any progress toward pluralism. 
B)  achieved true pluralism. 
C)  no interest in pluralism. 
D)  done better than most other countries in terms of achieving pluralism. 
A)  not made any progress toward pluralism. 
B)  achieved true pluralism. 
C)  no interest in pluralism. 
D)  done better than most other countries in terms of achieving pluralism.

Question 6

Racial and ethnic hostilities are most pronounced when economic resources are __________ and majority group advantage is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scarce; secure 
B)  scarce; threatened 
C)  abundant; secure 
D)  abundant; threatened 
A)  scarce; secure 
B)  scarce; threatened 
C)  abundant; secure 
D)  abundant; threatened

Question 7

Having low status on two different dimensions of stratification is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  double jeopardy. 
B)  triple jeopardy. 
C)  institutionalized discrimination. 
D)  significant turmoil. 
A)  double jeopardy. 
B)  triple jeopardy. 
C)  institutionalized discrimination. 
D)  significant turmoil.

Question 8

Gypsy children in the Czech Republic score lower than others on standardized tests.Based on these scores,they are placed in schools for the mentally handicapped.Because they are in these schools,they are not able to catch up with other Czech children and remain further behind.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  laissez-faire racism. 
B)  institutionalized racism. 
C)  reverse discrimination. 
D)  culture of poverty. 
A)  laissez-faire racism. 
B)  institutionalized racism. 
C)  reverse discrimination. 
D)  culture of poverty.

Question 9

Which ethnic group is most likely to live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Puerto Ricans 
B)  Cuban Americans 
C)  Japanese Americans 
D)  Anglo-Americans 
A)  Puerto Ricans 
B)  Cuban Americans 
C)  Japanese Americans 
D)  Anglo-Americans

Question 10

Asian Americans:

Accepted Answer

A)  generally earn higher incomes than whites. 
B)  are more likely than white Americans to have earned a college, graduate, or professional degree. 
C)  are typically no longer the victims of discrimination. 
D)  have always been welcome in the U.S. because of their work ethic. 
A)  generally earn higher incomes than whites. 
B)  are more likely than white Americans to have earned a college, graduate, or professional degree. 
C)  are typically no longer the victims of discrimination. 
D)  have always been welcome in the U.S. because of their work ethic.

Question 11

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice always causes discrimination. 
B)  Discrimination always causes prejudice. 
C)  Prejudice and discrimination do not always occur together. 
D)  Prejudice and discrimination are unrelated. 
A)  Prejudice always causes discrimination. 
B)  Discrimination always causes prejudice. 
C)  Prejudice and discrimination do not always occur together. 
D)  Prejudice and discrimination are unrelated.

Question 12

Many Jewish Americans give Christmas gifts and put up a Christmas tree.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  domination. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  affiliation. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  domination. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  affiliation.

Question 13

Compare the concepts of stereotypes and prejudice.Provide examples of each.How do these concepts relate to each other?

Accepted Answer

The concepts of stereotypes and prejudic

Question 14

Compare the concepts of race and ethnicity.In what ways are they different and in what ways may they overlap?

Accepted Answer

Race and ethnicity are often used interc

Question 15

__________ occurs when the normal operation of apparently neutral processes systematically produces unequal results for majority and minority groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Triple jeopardy 
B)  Double jeopardy 
C)  Institutionalized racism 
D)  Individual racism 
A)  Triple jeopardy 
B)  Double jeopardy 
C)  Institutionalized racism 
D)  Individual racism

Black infants are __________ white infants to die before their first birthday.

Hispanic immigration to the U.S.has negative consequences for the entire population.

A __________ group is a group that is culturally,economically,and politically subordinate.

Evidence suggests that Asian Americans are __________ to be accepted at elite universities as/than white Americans with the same credentials.

The United States has:

Racial and ethnic hostilities are most pronounced when economic resources are and majority group advantage is .

Having low status on two different dimensions of stratification is known as:

Gypsy children in the Czech Republic score lower than others on standardized tests.Based on these scores,they are placed in schools for the mentally handicapped.Because they are in these schools,they are not able to catch up with other Czech children and remain further behind.This is an example of:

Which ethnic group is most likely to live in poverty?

Asian Americans:

Which of the following is a true statement?

Many Jewish Americans give Christmas gifts and put up a Christmas tree.This is an example of:

Compare the concepts of stereotypes and prejudice.Provide examples of each.How do these concepts relate to each other?

Compare the concepts of race and ethnicity.In what ways are they different and in what ways may they overlap?

__________ occurs when the normal operation of apparently neutral processes systematically produces unequal results for majority and minority groups.

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Exam 8: Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Black infants are __________ white infants to die before their first birthday.

Hispanic immigration to the U.S.has negative consequences for the entire population.

A __________ group is a group that is culturally,economically,and politically subordinate.

Evidence suggests that Asian Americans are __________ to be accepted at elite universities as/than white Americans with the same credentials.

The United States has:

Racial and ethnic hostilities are most pronounced when economic resources are __________ and majority group advantage is __________.

Having low status on two different dimensions of stratification is known as:

Gypsy children in the Czech Republic score lower than others on standardized tests.Based on these scores,they are placed in schools for the mentally handicapped.Because they are in these schools,they are not able to catch up with other Czech children and remain further behind.This is an example of:

Which ethnic group is most likely to live in poverty?

Asian Americans:

Which of the following is a true statement?

Many Jewish Americans give Christmas gifts and put up a Christmas tree.This is an example of:

Compare the concepts of stereotypes and prejudice.Provide examples of each.How do these concepts relate to each other?

Compare the concepts of race and ethnicity.In what ways are they different and in what ways may they overlap?

__________ occurs when the normal operation of apparently neutral processes systematically produces unequal results for majority and minority groups.

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

Racial and ethnic hostilities are most pronounced when economic resources are and majority group advantage is .