Question 1

Colorism refers to opposition to affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In what year were all Native Americans born in the United States considered U.S.citizens?

Accepted Answer

A) 1776 
B) 1884 
C) 1940 
D) 1962 
A) 1776 
B) 1884 
C) 1940 
D) 1962

Question 3

After analyzing a random sample of television news shows that aired in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California,researchers came to this conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A) Asian Americans smile more than whites when they are on camera. 
B) Latinos smile more than whites when they are on camera. 
C) Blacks and Latinos are more likely than whites to be portrayed as victims of crime. 
D) Whites are more likely than blacks and Latinos to be portrayed as victims of crime. 
A) Asian Americans smile more than whites when they are on camera. 
B) Latinos smile more than whites when they are on camera. 
C) Blacks and Latinos are more likely than whites to be portrayed as victims of crime. 
D) Whites are more likely than blacks and Latinos to be portrayed as victims of crime.

Question 4

Most sociologists view race as meaningful in the sense that it is a _____ category.

Accepted Answer

A) innate 
B) social 
C) biological 
D) economic 
A) innate 
B) social 
C) biological 
D) economic

Question 5

Which controversial book argued that racial and ethnic differences in intelligence were due to heredity?

Accepted Answer

A) The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life 
B) Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother 
C) A Child Called It 
D) There Are No Children Here 
A) The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life 
B) Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother 
C) A Child Called It 
D) There Are No Children Here

Question 6

In countries such as Brazil,one's racial category is defined by

Accepted Answer

A) skin color. 
B) economic standing. 
C) facial features. 
D) place of birth. 
A) skin color. 
B) economic standing. 
C) facial features. 
D) place of birth.

Question 7

Industrialization and modernization have resulted in a global reduction in ethnic hostilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compared to other ethnoracial groups in the United States,the experience of African Americans is unique for which reason?

Accepted Answer

A) their genetic differences 
B) the institution of slavery 
C) They are the only group included in affirmative action laws. 
D) They have lobbied for "stand your ground" laws. 
A) their genetic differences 
B) the institution of slavery 
C) They are the only group included in affirmative action laws. 
D) They have lobbied for "stand your ground" laws.

Question 9

Racism and racial inequality are not limited to the United States.Give two examples of racism in other countries.How do these compare with racism in the United States?

Accepted Answer

One example of racism in other countries

Colorism refers to opposition to affirmative action.

In what year were all Native Americans born in the United States considered U.S.citizens?

After analyzing a random sample of television news shows that aired in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California,researchers came to this conclusion:

Most sociologists view race as meaningful in the sense that it is a _____ category.

Which controversial book argued that racial and ethnic differences in intelligence were due to heredity?

In countries such as Brazil,one's racial category is defined by

Industrialization and modernization have resulted in a global reduction in ethnic hostilities.

Compared to other ethnoracial groups in the United States,the experience of African Americans is unique for which reason?

Racism and racial inequality are not limited to the United States.Give two examples of racism in other countries.How do these compare with racism in the United States?

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Reality: the Social Construction of Knowledge

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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Exam 11: The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity

Colorism refers to opposition to affirmative action.

In what year were all Native Americans born in the United States considered U.S.citizens?

After analyzing a random sample of television news shows that aired in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California,researchers came to this conclusion:

Most sociologists view race as meaningful in the sense that it is a _____ category.

Which controversial book argued that racial and ethnic differences in intelligence were due to heredity?

In countries such as Brazil,one's racial category is defined by

Industrialization and modernization have resulted in a global reduction in ethnic hostilities.

Compared to other ethnoracial groups in the United States,the experience of African Americans is unique for which reason?

Racism and racial inequality are not limited to the United States.Give two examples of racism in other countries.How do these compare with racism in the United States?

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Reality: the Social Construction of Knowledge

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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