Question 1

Regarding involuntary servitude in the United States:

Accepted Answer

A)  Africans were first sold in the United States around the time Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America (1492). 
B)  During the same time that Africans were first sold in the U.S., Whites were also held as indentured servants. 
C)  Involuntary servitude of Africans and Whites continued at the same rates through 1865. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  Africans were first sold in the United States around the time Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering America (1492). 
B)  During the same time that Africans were first sold in the U.S., Whites were also held as indentured servants. 
C)  Involuntary servitude of Africans and Whites continued at the same rates through 1865. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 2

The first U.S. Federal law regarding the citizenship of immigrants allowed only White men to become citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s

Accepted Answer

A)  was less successful than the movement of the 1930s and 1940s. 
B)  primarily occurred in the North. 
C)  had no assistance from Jewish allies. 
D)  included lunch counter sit-ins that college students organized. 
E)  A and C only above. 
A)  was less successful than the movement of the 1930s and 1940s. 
B)  primarily occurred in the North. 
C)  had no assistance from Jewish allies. 
D)  included lunch counter sit-ins that college students organized. 
E)  A and C only above.

Question 4

In the Texaco discrimination case, Texaco executives made disparaging racial comments that were recorded on tape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Black women are less likely to be participating in the workforce than White women are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true about sexual harassment of Black women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early on Black women were likely to be overrepresented in cases of sexual harassment brought against organizations, but are not currently overrepresented. 
B)  Companies have tolerated sexual harassment in some of these cases. 
C)  Black (and other minority) women are especially likely to be subjected to racialized sexual harassment. 
D)  Racialized harassment of Black women is likely rooted in the sexual abuse and powerlessness Black women endured as slaves. 
A)  Early on Black women were likely to be overrepresented in cases of sexual harassment brought against organizations, but are not currently overrepresented. 
B)  Companies have tolerated sexual harassment in some of these cases. 
C)  Black (and other minority) women are especially likely to be subjected to racialized sexual harassment. 
D)  Racialized harassment of Black women is likely rooted in the sexual abuse and powerlessness Black women endured as slaves.

Question 7

Legally sanctioned (or mandated) discrimination and segregation persisted for decades after the end of slavery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When Black parents engage in racial socialization, they usually decrease the ability of their Black children to handle discrimination in an effective manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Glass ceilings and glass walls are likely to be strengthened by all of the practices below except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assigning less challenging work to minorities. 
B)  Minimizing constructive feedback to women and minorities to avoid being seen as racist. 
C)  Providing mentoring opportunities for women and minorities to take on positions involved with finance. 
D)  Assigning minorities to minority neighborhoods and clients so they can establish better connections. 
A)  Assigning less challenging work to minorities. 
B)  Minimizing constructive feedback to women and minorities to avoid being seen as racist. 
C)  Providing mentoring opportunities for women and minorities to take on positions involved with finance. 
D)  Assigning minorities to minority neighborhoods and clients so they can establish better connections.

Question 10

Differences in Black/White accumulation of wealth are influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  differences in inheritance. 
B)  effects of discrimination which limits the ability of Blacks to acquire and thus pass on wealth. 
C)  disparities in mortgage loan approvals and rates for comparably credit-worthy Blacks and Whites. 
D)  racial segregation of neighborhoods. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  differences in inheritance. 
B)  effects of discrimination which limits the ability of Blacks to acquire and thus pass on wealth. 
C)  disparities in mortgage loan approvals and rates for comparably credit-worthy Blacks and Whites. 
D)  racial segregation of neighborhoods. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 11

In empirical research on access to employment, researchers found that

Accepted Answer

A)  applicants with "Black-sounding" names were three times less likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. 
B)  applicants with "White-sounding" names were two times more likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. 
C)  having higher quality resumes did not increase the number of callbacks for Black applicants. 
D)  having a "White-sounding" name was equivalent to adding a college degree and an MBA to a person's qualifications. 
A)  applicants with "Black-sounding" names were three times less likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. 
B)  applicants with "White-sounding" names were two times more likely to be called for interviews than applicants with "Hispanic-sounding" names. 
C)  having higher quality resumes did not increase the number of callbacks for Black applicants. 
D)  having a "White-sounding" name was equivalent to adding a college degree and an MBA to a person's qualifications.

Question 12

In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effects of having a criminal record on job search outcomes,

Accepted Answer

A)  the negative effect of having a criminal record on employment opportunities was 40% larger for Blacks than for Whites. 
B)  Blacks with a criminal record received no callbacks. 
C)  more than half of Whites with a criminal record were called back for interviews. 
D)  neither Black nor White applicants with criminal records were called back for interviews. 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  the negative effect of having a criminal record on employment opportunities was 40% larger for Blacks than for Whites. 
B)  Blacks with a criminal record received no callbacks. 
C)  more than half of Whites with a criminal record were called back for interviews. 
D)  neither Black nor White applicants with criminal records were called back for interviews. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap. 
B)  Earnings and employment differences between Blacks and Whites are due to the lower educational attainment of Blacks. 
C)  Returns to investments in education are similar across racial and ethnic groups and for women and men. 
D)  Black women have higher educational levels and earnings than Black men. 
A)  Different educational levels between Blacks and Whites do not completely explain the Black/White earnings gap. 
B)  Earnings and employment differences between Blacks and Whites are due to the lower educational attainment of Blacks. 
C)  Returns to investments in education are similar across racial and ethnic groups and for women and men. 
D)  Black women have higher educational levels and earnings than Black men.

Question 14

Researchers estimate that about 35% of business establishments have no minority workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Access discrimination occurs when people are employed, but treated differently after employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Regarding involuntary servitude in the United States:

The first U.S. Federal law regarding the citizenship of immigrants allowed only White men to become citizens.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s

In the Texaco discrimination case, Texaco executives made disparaging racial comments that were recorded on tape.

Black women are less likely to be participating in the workforce than White women are.

Which of the following statements is not true about sexual harassment of Black women?

Legally sanctioned (or mandated) discrimination and segregation persisted for decades after the end of slavery.

When Black parents engage in racial socialization, they usually decrease the ability of their Black children to handle discrimination in an effective manner.

Glass ceilings and glass walls are likely to be strengthened by all of the practices below except:

Differences in Black/White accumulation of wealth are influenced by

In empirical research on access to employment, researchers found that

In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effects of having a criminal record on job search outcomes,

Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true?

Researchers estimate that about 35% of business establishments have no minority workers.

Access discrimination occurs when people are employed, but treated differently after employment.

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Exam 4: Blacks/African Americans

Regarding involuntary servitude in the United States:

The first U.S. Federal law regarding the citizenship of immigrants allowed only White men to become citizens.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s

In the Texaco discrimination case, Texaco executives made disparaging racial comments that were recorded on tape.

Black women are less likely to be participating in the workforce than White women are.

Which of the following statements is not true about sexual harassment of Black women?

Legally sanctioned (or mandated) discrimination and segregation persisted for decades after the end of slavery.

When Black parents engage in racial socialization, they usually decrease the ability of their Black children to handle discrimination in an effective manner.

Glass ceilings and glass walls are likely to be strengthened by all of the practices below except:

Differences in Black/White accumulation of wealth are influenced by

In empirical research on access to employment, researchers found that

In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effects of having a criminal record on job search outcomes,

Which of the following statements about the education and earnings of Blacks/African Americans is true?

Researchers estimate that about 35% of business establishments have no minority workers.

Access discrimination occurs when people are employed, but treated differently after employment.

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters