Chapter 11: Race and Ethnicity

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

a) Functionalism

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

In 2010, what did controversial Senate Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles? a) After being charged with a crime, Wisconsin courts can order legal immigrants back to their countries of origin. b) During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally. c) If suspected of illegal activity, Nevada police may search the home of any immigrant, or child of an immigrant, without a warrant. d) After being detained by New Mexico police, immigrants are given no rights by the authorities and may be held for weeks without being officially charged.

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

In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group? a) Hispanic b) White c) Black d) Asian

b) White

When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning. When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean. This is an example of: a) Affirmative action b) White privilege c) Intersection theory d) The social construction of race

b) White privilege

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

The term assimilation is defined by the text as: a) When a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country. b) The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. c) The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. d) The act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.

c) The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.

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

According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is: a) Based only on geographic regions b) No longer in existence c) A product of the media d) Not biologically identifiable

d) Not biologically identifiable

The term segregation is defined in the text as: a) The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. b) The deliberate annihilation of a targeted, usually subordinate, group. c) The integration of diverse cultural concepts into a public school curriculum. d) The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

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

True or false: The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants? a) True b) False

a) True

Which of the following is an example of racial steering? a) Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others. b) The Trail of Tears, when the United States government forced Native Americans to permanently leave their homes and territory. c) Kiki being told she'll be bad at math because she is a girl. d) Jose's parents not allowing him to date Martha because she is of a different race.

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

Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority? a) The Asian American community b) The African American community c) The Arab American community d) The Hispanic American community

a) The Asian American community

Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of: a) The scapegoat theory b) The social construction of race c) White privilege d) Pluralism

a) The scapegoat theory

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of: a) Racial steering b) Communism c) Expulsion d) Genocide

c) Expulsion

Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype? a) Cynthia believing her best friend to be good at math because she is Asian. b) Maria assuming her son-in-law is a heavy drinker because he is Irish. c) Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian. d) Pedro assuming his neighbor likes rap music because he is African American.

c) Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian.

The term discrimination is defined in the text as: a) The theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. b) Biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people. c) An expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system. d) Prejudiced action against a group of people.

d) Prejudiced action against a group of people.

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