Sociology Chapter 9
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."
Durkheim argued that the presence of external inequality--like racial discrimination--in an industrial society serves an important function.
False
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
Most Native Americans receive their health care through the federal government's ______.
Indian Health Service
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.
When the Founders wrote the Constitution, it was during a time of deep divisions between the southern slave holding states and the northern states. One of the issues was representation in the House of Representatives: should slaves be counted as citizens even though they couldn't vote? It resulted in the ______.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Which of Eduardo Bonilla-Silva's frames of the colorblind perspective on race occurs when a person agrees that everyone should have the same rights but opposes policies toward achieving this goal?
abstract liberalism
Which is/are considered a pull factor driving immigration?
access to safe housing in the second country job opportunities in the second country
Most people in the United States today make a determination about a person's race based on ______.
appearenance
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
People who believe that immigrants from certain cultures are inferior and will ruin their culture if they are allowed to immigrate are showing a high degree of ______.
ethnocentrism
Racial discrimination is always intentional.
false
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
Lian is Chinese American and Aiko is Japanese. They share the same ______.
racial label
Carl is a White man who believes White people are superior to all other groups. Which concept does this best demonstrate?
racism
According to Durkheim, people must be allowed to do what they do best for the good of society for society to function effectively.
true
Among all racial and ethnic groups, Asian Americans have the highest levels of inequality in the United States.
true
Of the minority groups, Asian Americans tend to have the lowest unemployment rates and highest levels of education and income.
true
The Human Genome Project has shown that there are more genetic differences within racial groups than between them.
true
Discrimination does not occur without prejudice or at least intent.
false
Which statement(s) about racial disparities in the criminal justice system is/are true?
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. Black people are more likely than members of other races to be removed from a jury.
Ana is discussing ways to address racial discrimination with her friend Harry. Which of the following are topics they would likely discuss?
connecting with people of other racial and ethnic groups, holding leaders accountable for patters of inequality, calling out microaggressions
Correctly arrange the four steps in Robert Park's assimilation process.
contact, conflict, accomodation, assimulation
When Joe interviews applicants for a job, he automatically excludes anyone who is not White. This best demonstrates ______.
discrimination
If a White person and a Black person both apply for a mortgage at the same bank, and both have the same credit histories, the White person is much more likely to be approved. The banks may justify this by saying that historically, White people have a better history of making payments, but according to the text, it is really ______.
institutional discrimination
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
Courts found the Trump administration's travel ban unconstitutional because ______.
it included only muslim majority nations
Which characteristic(s) tend(s) to relate to negative views toward Muslim immigrants?
lack of interaction with Muslims Christian identity lower education levels
The presidential election of 2016 led to a backlash against minority groups and an increase in hate crimes.
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