Question 1

According to the text, the higher the people's education levels, the more likely they are to avoid those who are different.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Unstructured group contact has been found to break down stereotypes and fears.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The term "minority group" is used to denote that a group is the statistical minority in a society or culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Describe and define debt bondage. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Debt bondage, also known as bonded labor

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of a ready labor force, according to structural-functional theorists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostilities between groups create social change. 
B)  The ready labor force will complete menial, unskilled jobs largely unattractive to the majority of society. 
C)  Minority groups provide a target for frustrations. 
D)  Ethnic conflicts establish the dominant group. 
A)  Hostilities between groups create social change. 
B)  The ready labor force will complete menial, unskilled jobs largely unattractive to the majority of society. 
C)  Minority groups provide a target for frustrations. 
D)  Ethnic conflicts establish the dominant group.

Question 6

According to frustration-aggression theory, people rarely displace their frustration by attacking irresponsible parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Keala, a Native Hawaiian, was admitted to a prestigious university even though his SAT scores, GPA, and letters of recommendation were not strong enough to warrant his admission. Keala was admitted based on a preference policy with a bias in favor of Native Hawaiians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a necessity to have pluralism in a society?

Accepted Answer

A)  A numerically large minority group 
B)  A social class stratification system 
C)  Legal protection of distinct group(s) 
D)  One clear minority group and one clear dominant group 
A)  A numerically large minority group 
B)  A social class stratification system 
C)  Legal protection of distinct group(s) 
D)  One clear minority group and one clear dominant group

Question 9

Today slavery only exists in poor countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following solutions addresses racism at the group level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human rights movements 
B)  Education reforms 
C)  Positive contact 
D)  Counseling and individual tolerance education programs 
A)  Human rights movements 
B)  Education reforms 
C)  Positive contact 
D)  Counseling and individual tolerance education programs

Question 11

Identify and discuss the three forms of affirmative action. Should preferences be given to certain races in order to accomplish diversity?

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action refers to policies an

Question 12

Assimilation is more likely to occur when the minority group is culturally similar to the dominant group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There is no clear biological or genetic difference between different racial groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When minority group members internalize prejudiced views about their group and allow these beliefs to shape their behavior, it creates a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice 
B)  Stereotype 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Frustration 
A)  Prejudice 
B)  Stereotype 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Frustration

Question 15

According to conflict theory, creating a "lesser" group protects the dominant group's advantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first time humans were systematically classified into different groups in scientific work was in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1909 by Charles Darwin 
B)  1816 by Joseph Arthur 
C)  1939 by Adolf Hitler 
D)  1735 by Carl von Linné 
A)  1909 by Charles Darwin 
B)  1816 by Joseph Arthur 
C)  1939 by Adolf Hitler 
D)  1735 by Carl von Linné

Question 17

Carolyn, the CEO of a major investment firm, is being sued by a former employee who claims that the company does nothing to prevent racism and discrimination at the small-group level. Which of the following programs would decrease levels of racism and discrimination at the small-group level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire all minority employees to avoid future lawsuits. 
B)  Hire more minority employees and create opportunities for them to mingle with nonminority employees. 
C)  Start a human rights movement. 
D)  Enroll all employees in tolerance education programs. 
A)  Fire all minority employees to avoid future lawsuits. 
B)  Hire more minority employees and create opportunities for them to mingle with nonminority employees. 
C)  Start a human rights movement. 
D)  Enroll all employees in tolerance education programs.

Question 18

List and briefly discuss the two costs of racism presented in the text.

Accepted Answer

The two costs of racism presented in the

Question 19

Lisa strongly believes that certain groups of humans are biologically inferior to other groups of humans. Lisa is a(n) __________ racist.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic 
B)  ideological 
C)  institutional 
D)  traditional 
A)  symbolic 
B)  ideological 
C)  institutional 
D)  traditional

Question 20

Jim Crow laws in mid-1900s America are examples of __________ discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A)  purposeful 
B)  unintentional 
C)  de facto 
D)  side-effect 
A)  purposeful 
B)  unintentional 
C)  de facto 
D)  side-effect

According to the text, the higher the people's education levels, the more likely they are to avoid those who are different.

Unstructured group contact has been found to break down stereotypes and fears.

The term "minority group" is used to denote that a group is the statistical minority in a society or culture.

Describe and define debt bondage. Provide examples.

Which of the following is a function of a ready labor force, according to structural-functional theorists?

According to frustration-aggression theory, people rarely displace their frustration by attacking irresponsible parties.

Keala, a Native Hawaiian, was admitted to a prestigious university even though his SAT scores, GPA, and letters of recommendation were not strong enough to warrant his admission. Keala was admitted based on a preference policy with a bias in favor of Native Hawaiians.

Which of the following is a necessity to have pluralism in a society?

Today slavery only exists in poor countries.

Which of the following solutions addresses racism at the group level?

Identify and discuss the three forms of affirmative action. Should preferences be given to certain races in order to accomplish diversity?

Assimilation is more likely to occur when the minority group is culturally similar to the dominant group.

There is no clear biological or genetic difference between different racial groups.

When minority group members internalize prejudiced views about their group and allow these beliefs to shape their behavior, it creates a:

According to conflict theory, creating a "lesser" group protects the dominant group's advantages.

The first time humans were systematically classified into different groups in scientific work was in:

Carolyn, the CEO of a major investment firm, is being sued by a former employee who claims that the company does nothing to prevent racism and discrimination at the small-group level. Which of the following programs would decrease levels of racism and discrimination at the small-group level?

List and briefly discuss the two costs of racism presented in the text.

Lisa strongly believes that certain groups of humans are biologically inferior to other groups of humans. Lisa is a(n) __________ racist.

Jim Crow laws in mid-1900s America are examples of __________ discrimination.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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Exam 8: Race and Ethnic Group Stratification: Beyond Us and Them

According to the text, the higher the people's education levels, the more likely they are to avoid those who are different.

Unstructured group contact has been found to break down stereotypes and fears.

The term "minority group" is used to denote that a group is the statistical minority in a society or culture.

Describe and define debt bondage. Provide examples.

Which of the following is a function of a ready labor force, according to structural-functional theorists?

According to frustration-aggression theory, people rarely displace their frustration by attacking irresponsible parties.

Keala, a Native Hawaiian, was admitted to a prestigious university even though his SAT scores, GPA, and letters of recommendation were not strong enough to warrant his admission. Keala was admitted based on a preference policy with a bias in favor of Native Hawaiians.

Which of the following is a necessity to have pluralism in a society?

Today slavery only exists in poor countries.

Which of the following solutions addresses racism at the group level?

Identify and discuss the three forms of affirmative action. Should preferences be given to certain races in order to accomplish diversity?

Assimilation is more likely to occur when the minority group is culturally similar to the dominant group.

There is no clear biological or genetic difference between different racial groups.

When minority group members internalize prejudiced views about their group and allow these beliefs to shape their behavior, it creates a:

According to conflict theory, creating a "lesser" group protects the dominant group's advantages.

The first time humans were systematically classified into different groups in scientific work was in:

Carolyn, the CEO of a major investment firm, is being sued by a former employee who claims that the company does nothing to prevent racism and discrimination at the small-group level. Which of the following programs would decrease levels of racism and discrimination at the small-group level?

List and briefly discuss the two costs of racism presented in the text.

Lisa strongly believes that certain groups of humans are biologically inferior to other groups of humans. Lisa is a(n) __________ racist.

Jim Crow laws in mid-1900s America are examples of __________ discrimination.

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardware and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Weirdos, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famousor Rags and Famine

Gender Stratification: Shehewho Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Social Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Health Care: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Planet Earth

The Process of Change: We Can Make a Difference

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