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