Sociology Chapter 11 exam

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

What doctrine justified legal segregation in the South? a. Jim Crow b. Plessey v. Ferguson c. De jure d. Separate but equal

a. Jim Crow

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 shell be bad at math because she is a girl. d. Joses 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 German'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

Racial profiling is the use by law enforcement of race alone to determine whether to stop and detain someone. a. True b. False

a. True

True or false: The majority of American citizens are descendants of immigrants. a. True b. False

a. True

The racial term "African American" can refer to: a. a black person living in the United States b. people whose ancestors came to the United States through the slave trade c. a white person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States d. any of the above

a. a black person living in the United States

Amalgamation is represented by the ____________ metaphor. a. melting pot b. Statue of Liberty c. salad bowl d. separate but equal

a. melting pot

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

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

b. Conflict theory

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 subordinant groups for their problems

In 2010, what did controversial 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.

Amalgamation is the process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture is the process by which a minority group and majority group combine to form a new group. a. True b. False

b. False

Assimilation is the process by which a minority group and majority group combine to form a new group. a. True b. False

b. False

Which intergroup relation is represented by the "salad bowl" metaphor? a. Assimilation b. Pluralism c. Amalgamation d. Segregation

b. Pluralism

Asad's first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South Africa, 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

In the United States, which 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, event 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

Speedy Gonzalez is an example of: a. intersection theory b. stereotyping c. interactionist view d. culture of prejudice

b. stereotyping

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

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as 1/8 Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of: a. Racial steering b. Communism c. Expulsion d. Genocide

c. Expulsion

Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? a. Segregation b. Assimilation c. Genocide d. Expulsion

c. Genocide

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.

What is 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

Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character, but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype. Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative. This is a product of: a. Genocide b. Intersection theory c. The culture of prejudice d. The scapegoat theory

c. The culture of prejudice

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.

As a Caucasian in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: a. intersection theory b. conflict theory c. white privilege d. scapegoating theory

c. White privilege

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

Which is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? a. Jewish people in Germany b. Creoles in New Orleans c. White people in Brazil d. Blacks under apartheid in South Africa

d. Blacks under apartheid in South Africa

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers please" law, was widely aimed 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 discrimination is described 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

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

What makes Native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the United States? a. They are the only group that experienced expulsion. b. They are the only group that was segregated. c. They are the only group that was enslaved. d. They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

d. They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

Why did most white ethnic Americans come to the United States? a. For a better life b. To escape oppression c. Because they were forced out of their own countries d. a and b only

d. a and b only

Many Arab Americans face _________, especially after 9/11. a. racism b. segregation c. Islamophobia d. prejudice

c. Islamaphobia

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