Chapter 11 Review Exercise

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

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

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

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

Many Arab Americans face __________, especially after 9/11. A. racism B. segregation C. Islamophobia D. prejudice

C. Islamophobia

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.

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

Stereotypes can be based on: A. race B. ethnicity C. gender D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Ethnicity describes shared: A. beliefs B. language C. religion D. any of the above

D. any of the above