Sociology 1301- 8

Which of the following equations would represent assimilation?

A + B + C → A

When racism prevails in a society, members of subordinate groups generally experience

All of the above

The Mexican people of today are the result of a gradual merging of generations of Spaniards and Indians. This is an example of

Amalgamation

What did the 1964 Civil Rights Act do?

Banned discrimination in public facilities, education, employment, and any agency receiving government funds

Prejudice is a(n) ________________ while discrimination is a(n) __________________.

Belief, action

The use of the principle of race neutrality to defend a racially unequal status quo is referred to as

Color-blind racism

In 1995, the federal Glass Ceiling Commission found that glass ceilings

Continue to block women and minority men from top management positions in the nation's industries.

Institutional discrimination is the

Denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals or groups that results from the normal operations of society.

The process of denying opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary reasons is known as

Discrimination

German Americans, Italian Americans, and Norwegian Americans are all examples of

Ethnic groups

Joe grew up in an Italian household in an Italian community in New Jersey. He believes that the traditional Italian celebration of Easter, which includes a large number of family members and mountains of food consumed during a long dinner, is the best way to celebrate this holiday. Joe is illustrating

Ethnocentrism

In sociological terms, members of a minority group

Experience unequal treatment

Which of the following is an example of prejudice?

Mary believes that all men are "pigs."

Which of the following statements concerning minority groups is true?

Minority groups have a strong sense of group solidarity.

Which of the following statements concerning race is true?

Race can be understood as a classification system that assigns individuals and groups to categories that are ranked or hierarchical.

Blacks/African Americans are an example of a (an)

Racial group

Which of the following would NOT be considered discrimination?

Sue believes poor people are criminals.

An ethnic group is a group

That is set apart from others because of its national origin or distinctive cultural patterns.

Assimilation is defined as:

The acceptance of a minority group by a majority population, as the new group takes on the values and norms of the dominant culture

Which of the following is a minority group in the U.S.?

Women