Sociology /Sociology Chapter 11 Part 1
Ethnicity describes shared a. beliefs b. language c. religion d. any of the above
d. any of the above
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Ethnicity describes shared a. beliefs b. language c. religion d. any of the above
d. any of the above
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The racial term 'African American' can refer to: a. a black person living in america b. people whose ancestors came to america through slave trade c. a white person who originated in africa and now lives in the united states d. any of the above
d. any of the above
What is the one defining feature of a minority group? a. self definition b. numerical minority c. lack of power d. strong cultural identity
c. lack of power
Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? a. jewish people in germany b. creoles in new orleans c. white people in brazil d. blacks under apartheid in south africa
d. blacks under apartheid in south africa
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Scapegoat theory shows that: a. subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems b. dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems c. some people are predisposed to prejudice d. all of the above
b. dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems
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Stereotypes can be based on: a. race b. ethnicity c. gender d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Ethnicity describes shared a. beliefs b. language c. religion d. any of the above | d. any of the above |
The racial term 'African American' can refer to: a. a black person living in america b. people whose ancestors came to america through slave trade c. a white person who originated in africa and now lives in the united states d. any of the above | d. any of the above |
What is the one defining feature of a minority group? a. self definition b. numerical minority c. lack of power d. strong cultural identity | c. lack of power |
Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? a. jewish people in germany b. creoles in new orleans c. white people in brazil d. blacks under apartheid in south africa | d. blacks under apartheid in south africa |
Scapegoat theory shows that: a. subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems b. dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems c. some people are predisposed to prejudice d. all of the above | b. dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems |
Stereotypes can be based on: a. race b. ethnicity c. gender d. all of the above | d. all of the above |
What is discrimination? a. biased thoughts against an individual or group b. biased actions against an individual or group c. belief that a race different from yours is inferior d. another word for stereotyping | b. biased actions against an individual or group |
Which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact? a. it needs to be eradicated by laws b. it is like a magic pill c. it does not need the actions of individuals to continue d. none of the above | c. it does not need the actions of individuals to continue |
As a caucasian in the united states, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: a. intersection theory b. conflict theory c. white privilege d. scapegoating theory | c. white privilege |
Speedy Gonzalez is an example of: a. intersection theory b. stereotyping c. interactionist view d. culture of prejudice | b. stereotyping |
Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? a. segregation b. assimilation c. genocide d. expulsion | c. genocide |
What doctrine justified legal segregation in the south? a. jim crow b. plessy v ferguson c. de jure d. separate but equal | d. separate but equal |
What intergroup relationship is represented by the 'salad bowl' metaphor? a. assimilation b. pluralism c. amalgamation d. segregation | b. pluralism |
Amalgamation is represented by the -- metaphor. a. melting pot b. statue of liberty c. salad bowl d. separate but equal | a. melting pot |
What makes native americans unique as a subordinate group in the united states? a. they are the only group that experience expulsion b. they are the only group that was segregated c. they are the only group that was enslaved d. they are the only group that did not come here as immigrants | d. they are the only group that did not come here as immigrants |
Which subordinate group is often referred to as the 'model minority'? a. african americans b. asian americans c. white ethnic americans d. native americans | b. asian americans |
Which federal act or program was designed to allow more hispanic american immigration, not block it? a. the bracero program b. immigration reform and control act c. operation wetback d. sb 1070 | a. the bracero program |
Many arab americans face --, especially after 9/11. a. racism b. segregation c. islamophobia d. prejudice | c. islamophobia |
Why did most white ethnic americans come to the united states? a. for a better life b. to escape oppression c. bc they were forced out of their own countries d. a and b only | d. a and b only |
Amalgamation | The process by which a minority group and a majority group combine to form a new group |