sociology chapter 11

which subordinate group is often referred to as the "model minority"

asian americans

what is discrimination

biased actions against an individual or group

what is the one defining feature of a minority group

lack of power

amalgamation is represented by the _______ metaphor

melting point

what intergroup relationship is represented by the "salad bowl" metaphor

pluralism

what doctrine justified legal segregation in the south

separate but equal

speedy Gonzalez is an example of

stereotyping

which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it

the bracero program

what makes native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the US

they are the only group that did not come here as immigrants

as a Caucasian in the US, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of

white privilege

which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group

blacks under apartheid in south africa

scapegoat theory shows that

dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems

which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance

genocide

many arab americans face ______ especially after 9/11

islamophobia

which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact

it does not need the actions of individuals to continue