Exam 4: The Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity

People who live in the United States who are from the Indian subcontinent are usually considered ______.

In general, which of these ethnic groups has the most traditionally defined gender roles?

A scale originally written in English but then translated into Spanish needs to have the same meaning in both languages. This is an example of ______.

The terms White and Caucasian are sometimes used interchangeably to refer to light-skinned people. Explain why these terms are problematic according to your text.

When racial/ethnic differences are found in research, it is often clear whether such differences are due to race or social class (or both).

Compare and contrast the terms race and ethnic group.

Cultural differences from one tribe to another among American Indians could be viewed as ______.

Some people who identify as Black in the United States today are descendants of slaves, whereas others are voluntary immigrants from the Caribbean or Africa. This is an example of ______.

The word "Latino" ______.

Explain why the word "Latino" is an example of male as the norm in language.

What characteristic of African women's roles have shaped African American women's roles?

Which of the following is one of the guidelines for research with people of color?

The concept of "homosexuality" differs considerably across cultures. Because of this, it may be difficult for a researcher to gain ______ if she or he is studying this construct with a sample of people from various cultures and ethnic groups.

The intersectional perspective suggests women of diverse ethnic groups will be similar in some ways and different in others. Using the intersectional perspective, explain how women's experience of their gender depends, in part, on their ethnicity.

Which of these is a potential source of conflict for Asian American women?

Members of each ethnic group took a survey and rated children of their own group more positively. This is an example of out-group favoritism.

Factors such as feeling pride in one's identity, recognizing oppression, and developing strong relationships within one's family and community promote ______.

Terms like ethnicity and culture, which emphasize shared traits, are generally preferable to race.

Discuss the process of acculturation. What effects would you expect it to have on women of color who are immigrants?

White researchers have generally described African American families as deficient. This is an example of ______.