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Stereotypes can stem from prejudice, which are predetermined ideas about groups of people.

False

The "one-drop rule" indicates that, through U.S. history, racial labels were never determined by one's heritage.

False

Which piece of legislation worked to abolish national immigration quotas and did much to increase immigration and alter the racial makeup of the United States?

Immigration Act of 1965

Which statement best describes the relationship between prejudice and discrimination?

Prejudice is irrational feelings toward groups, and discrimination is unfair treatment of groups.

Which statement most accurately describes the difference between race and ethnicity?

Race is socially constructed, while ethnicity refers to shared cultural heritage.

Which is considered a pull factor driving immigration?

access to safe housing in the second country

Declan was born and raised in Scotland, and he believes that Scottish culture is better than all other cultures around the world. This is an example of ______.

ethnocentrism

RJ attends a school where most students are people of color. Since funding for the school relies on local taxes, and most people living in the community are of low socioeconomic status, RJ's school receives less funding than schools in predominantly White communities. This best exemplifies ______.

institutional discrimination

In a debate with her peers about racial inequality, Maura said, "Well, slavery was abolished way back in 1865 and racism isn't as prevalent as it once was." Which of the four themes in the color-blind perspective does Maura's view best demonstrate?

minimization

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination by landlords and property owners on the basis of ______.

race and national origin

Carl is a White man who believes White people are superior to all other groups. Which concept does this best demonstrate?

racism

Of the minority groups, Asian Americans tend to have the lowest unemployment rates and highest levels of education and income.

true

Using a sociological eye will help you notice patterns of racial inequality and make you better capable of holding leaders in your community accountable for addressing them.

true

Which statement best demonstrates the naturalization theme of the color-blind perspective on race?

"We are biologically programmed to segregate along the lines of race."

Which statement about racial disparities in the criminal justice system is true?

Black people are more likely than white people to face arrests for drug charges.

Which characteristic tends to relate to negative views toward Muslim immigrants?

Christian identity

Vaishnavi is an Indian American student who shares the same language, nation of origin, and religion as her Indian American peers. This best refers to Vaishnavi's ______.

Ethnicity

Durkheim argued that the presence of external inequality--like racial discrimination--in an industrial society serves an important function.

False


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