ch 11 test

fastest growing minority group in the us

Asian Americans

which of the following best describes the symbolic interactionist view of prejudice

Children are taught to be prejudiced by watching the behavior of significant others who express prejudices.

adolf hitler blaming germany's pre war problems on the jewish

The scapegoat theory

when alexander, who is white

White privilege

model minority

asians

refers to the blending or fusing of minority groups into dominant society

assimilation

Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe. Asad's class is: a. Segregated b. Pluralistic c. Assimilated d. Profiled

b. Pluralistic

1967's Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of a. Racism b. Stereotyping c. Amalgamation d. Assimilation

c. Amalgamation

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of: a. Irish descent b. Middle Eastern descent c. Chinese descent d. Mexican descent

d. Mexican descent

this type of segregation takes place because of laws

de jure

the action of treating people differently based on ethnicity, race, religion, or culture is

discrimination

individuals who share a common cultural background and a common sense of identity

ethnic group

the term assimilation is defined as

the process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture

which of the following is not an example of a stereotype

vegan dinner

dominant group in us

white

Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Max's perspective is: a. Functionalist b. Conflict theorist c. Feminist d. Symbolic interactionist

D. symbolic interactionist

in 2010 what did controversial senate bill 1070 propose causing a series of

During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally.

Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society - but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

Functionalism

which of the following is an example of racial steering

Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others

the term segregation is defined as

The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela's view best align? a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Feminism d. Symbolic interactionism

b. conflict theory

a group of people identified by cultural, religious, or national characteristics

ethnic minority

Widely held negative attitudes toward a group and its individual members

prejudice

the term did discrimination is defined in the text as

Prejudiced action against a group of people.

the dominant group will displace its unfocused aggression onto

scapegoat theory

according to the social construction of race school of thought, race is

Not biologically identifiable

Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character but

The culture of prejudice

race is based on _ characteristics, while ethnicity is based on - characteristics

ethnicity culture race color and features

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066 which authorized

expulsion

a group of people with physical or cultural traits different from those

minority

saying that all african americans

stereotype