Sociology Ch 11 and 12

For every dollar a man makes in the United States, how much does a woman make, on the average?

77 cents

True or false: The majority of American citizens are descendents of immigrants?

True

prejudiced action against a group of people

discrimination

When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of:

A double standard

Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping?

A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughters eighth birthday

The term sexuality is defined by the text as:

A persons capacity for sexual feelings

The term doing gender can be defined as:

When people perform tasks based on the gender assigned to them by society

The term sexual orientation can be defined as:

A persons emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex

1967's Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of

Amalgamation

Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority?

Asian American

what controversial Senate Bill proposed: During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally.

Bill 1070

"When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group. This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers." Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views?

Conflict theory

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?

Conflict theory

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:

Culture of prejudice

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as one-eighth Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of:

Expulsion

What is the first agent of socialization?

Family

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?

Functionalism

"When Wendy's sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if she should still be allowed to pledge. A handful of the sisters vote "no."

Homophobia

Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers, please" law, was aimed widely at those of:

Mexican descent

What does "sex" refer to, in the sociological sense?

Physical or physiological differences between males and females

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:

Pluralistic

Which of the following is examples of racial steering?

Real estate agents directing clients of certain race

Adolf Hitler blaming Germany's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of:

Scapegoat theory

Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter. Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products. Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and "her kind" know best. Peggy is experiencing

Sexism

Jenny is given a doll for her 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender

Socialization

"Tasha believes that gender is about a useful and efficient division of labor in the family. In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home. After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family." From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come?

Structural functionalism

In which country is sex education required in public schools?

Sweden

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:

Symbolic Interactionist

"In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) declassified homosexuality as an "abnormal" or "deviant disorder." Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the (APA) made to society?

Symbolic interactionism

What does "gender" refer to, in the sociological sense?

The extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine

Chase grew up wanting to wear his sister's dresses over his brother's pants and button up shirts. When Chase turns 18, he decides to begin living as woman, though he's still only sexually attracted to women. He decides he doesn't want to undergo surgery. Chase is:

Transgender

In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group?

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, even though his record is clean. This is an example of:

White privilege

The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.

assimilation

The physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions.

segregation