Sociology Chapter 9

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

The results of which event allowed White people to once again dominate political power in the South and lead to the establishment of Jim Crow laws?

Hayes-Tilden Compromise of 1877

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

What is the difference between prejudice and stereotype?

Prejudice is a belief about a group that is not subject to change on the basis of evidence, whereas stereotypes are generalizations of a set of characteristics to all members of a group.

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 of the following statements about race is true?

Races are social categories.

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.

The museum seen in this video showcases racist memorabilia. Sometimes, race and ethnicity are referred to collectively or as the same thing—but there is a difference. What is an ethnic group?

a group of people who identify with each other based on similar ancestry, language, culture, and religion

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

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

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which is/are considered a pull factor driving immigration?

job opportunities in the second country access to safe housing in the second country

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

What is discrimination?

the unfair treatment of groups of people

Correctly arrange the four steps in Robert Park's assimilation process.

1.Contact 2.Conflict 3.Accomodation 4.Assimilation

How has the national population of Asian-Americans changed between 1995 and 2017?

103% increase

What was the size of the Asian-American population in 2017?

19 million

In 2016, the three states with the largest numbers of Asian-Americans accounted for what percentage of the total Asian-American population?

49%

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which statement(s) about racial disparities in the criminal justice system is/are true?

Black people are more likely than members of other races to be removed from a jury Black people are more likely than White people to face arrests for drug charges. White people are just as likely as Black people to use and sell illegal drugs.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which characteristic(s) tend(s) to relate to negative views toward Muslim immigrants?

Christian identity lack of interaction with Muslims lower education levels

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

False