Question 1

Which statement is TRUE regarding hiring practices over the past three decades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos have generally received more callbacks than African Americans. 
B)  Hiring discrimination was steady until 2012, when Blacks began to catch up to Whites in job attainment. 
C)  Hiring discrimination has remained constant. 
D)  Hiring discrimination is showing signs of improvement. 
A)  Latinos have generally received more callbacks than African Americans. 
B)  Hiring discrimination was steady until 2012, when Blacks began to catch up to Whites in job attainment. 
C)  Hiring discrimination has remained constant. 
D)  Hiring discrimination is showing signs of improvement. C

Question 2

Eduardo Bonilla-Silvia's culturalization frame of the colorblind perspective of race is best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  policies that help achieve equal rights 
B)  believing that race does not matter and that racism is no longer a problem 
C)  arguing that Black peoples' inferior culture hurts them more than racism 
D)  racist practices are a part of human nature 
A)  policies that help achieve equal rights 
B)  believing that race does not matter and that racism is no longer a problem 
C)  arguing that Black peoples' inferior culture hurts them more than racism 
D)  racist practices are a part of human nature C

Question 3

When a racial group subordinates and exploits the resources of other racial groups within a country, ______ occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal colonialism 
B)  external colonialism 
C)  assimilation 
D)  discrimination 
A)  internal colonialism 
B)  external colonialism 
C)  assimilation 
D)  discrimination A

Question 4

The inability to buy a home in the United States is a factor in poverty because home ownership is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a ticket to get out of minority neighborhoods 
B)  a primary way to attain wealth 
C)  a social milestone that is necessary for upward mobility 
D)  not considered important by most people in poverty 
A)  a ticket to get out of minority neighborhoods 
B)  a primary way to attain wealth 
C)  a social milestone that is necessary for upward mobility 
D)  not considered important by most people in poverty

Question 5

What is institutional discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  discriminatory treatment of an individual or group as a result of how institutions operate 
B)  maltreatment or intentional bias toward an individual or group within institutions 
C)  discriminatory behavior based upon the categorization of racial groups 
D)  prejudicial behaviors learned within social institutions such as schools 
A)  discriminatory treatment of an individual or group as a result of how institutions operate 
B)  maltreatment or intentional bias toward an individual or group within institutions 
C)  discriminatory behavior based upon the categorization of racial groups 
D)  prejudicial behaviors learned within social institutions such as schools

Question 6

Which of these racial minority groups has the highest employment and education rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Native Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  African Americans 
A)  Native Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Hispanic Americans 
D)  African Americans

Question 7

How would someone who is ethnocentric feel about government assistance policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  There shouldn't be any government assistance for anyone. 
B)  Government assistance programs should be reserved for legal citizens. 
C)  Everyone should have access to the government programs they need. 
D)  People need to earn the right to have government assistance. 
A)  There shouldn't be any government assistance for anyone. 
B)  Government assistance programs should be reserved for legal citizens. 
C)  Everyone should have access to the government programs they need. 
D)  People need to earn the right to have government assistance.

Question 8

The findings of the Human Genome Project impacted ideas about racism because they show that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  races differ in more than just looks 
B)  genetic make-up within races is almost homogenous 
C)  there are more genetic differences within a race than between races 
D)  racial differences have been biologically mandated since early man 
A)  races differ in more than just looks 
B)  genetic make-up within races is almost homogenous 
C)  there are more genetic differences within a race than between races 
D)  racial differences have been biologically mandated since early man

Question 9

Under the U.S. constitution of 1787, enslaved people would be counted for political representation and taxation purposes according to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Missouri Compromise 
B)  Fifth Amendment 
C)  Three-Fifths Compromise 
D)  Monroe Doctrine 
A)  Missouri Compromise 
B)  Fifth Amendment 
C)  Three-Fifths Compromise 
D)  Monroe Doctrine

Question 10

Explain how Durkheim viewed social inequalities.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Durkheim divided social inequali

Question 11

Which statement best describes racism?

Accepted Answer

A)  negative actions against groups based on sound scientific classification 
B)  a belief that one racial group is better than another, creating a racial hierarchy 
C)  negative behaviors against groups based on biological differences 
D)  a socially constructed category based upon physical differences 
A)  negative actions against groups based on sound scientific classification 
B)  a belief that one racial group is better than another, creating a racial hierarchy 
C)  negative behaviors against groups based on biological differences 
D)  a socially constructed category based upon physical differences

Question 12

For people in the middle class, income comes mainly in the form of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How is the colorblind ideology challenged by social media and news stories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social media and news sources spread information and videos of racist actions. 
B)  Social media and news sources act to increase racism evasiveness with pictures of racist actions. 
C)  Social media and news sources ignore racist actions because they cannot be proven. 
D)  Social media and news sources depict newfound harmony and lack of racism. 
A)  Social media and news sources spread information and videos of racist actions. 
B)  Social media and news sources act to increase racism evasiveness with pictures of racist actions. 
C)  Social media and news sources ignore racist actions because they cannot be proven. 
D)  Social media and news sources depict newfound harmony and lack of racism.

Question 14

A society has seen a recent influx of immigrants. The members of the government and major businesses for the society must decide how to deal with this. Based on Durkheim's functionalist theory, what would provide the most good for that society?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should try to relocate as many of the immigrants as possible. 
B)  They should move the immigrants into the lower paying jobs that no one else wants. 
C)  They should decide which jobs need the most people and place the immigrants there. 
D)  They should encourage the immigrants to use the talents they have. 
A)  They should try to relocate as many of the immigrants as possible. 
B)  They should move the immigrants into the lower paying jobs that no one else wants. 
C)  They should decide which jobs need the most people and place the immigrants there. 
D)  They should encourage the immigrants to use the talents they have.

Question 15

Nadia is uncomfortable around Black men because she believes they are dangerous. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  racism 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  ethnocentrism 
A)  prejudice 
B)  racism 
C)  institutional discrimination 
D)  ethnocentrism

Question 16

Which court case ruled "separate but equal" facilities constitutional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Dred Scott v. Sanford 
C)  Plessy v. Ferguson 
D)  Loving v. Virginia 
A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Dred Scott v. Sanford 
C)  Plessy v. Ferguson 
D)  Loving v. Virginia

Question 17

Racism evasiveness occurs as people talk too much about race and racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is one reason why few people of color are elected to public office?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black citizens do not vote in large numbers. 
B)  Wealthy minority groups do not donate to political campaigns. 
C)  District lines are created to place most of minority voters into just a few districts. 
D)  Many minorities are apathetic toward the political process. 
A)  Black citizens do not vote in large numbers. 
B)  Wealthy minority groups do not donate to political campaigns. 
C)  District lines are created to place most of minority voters into just a few districts. 
D)  Many minorities are apathetic toward the political process.

Question 19

A small business owner practices Bonilla-Silva's concept of abstract liberalism. How might this owner respond to issues of racism?

Accepted Answer

A)  He would be open to hiring the best workers no matter their race or ethnicity. 
B)  He would argue that race is no longer an issue people need to work on. 
C)  He would ignore racial issues and encourage others to do the same. 
D)  He would agree that racism is an issue, but oppose affirmative action. 
A)  He would be open to hiring the best workers no matter their race or ethnicity. 
B)  He would argue that race is no longer an issue people need to work on. 
C)  He would ignore racial issues and encourage others to do the same. 
D)  He would agree that racism is an issue, but oppose affirmative action.

Question 20

Robert Park developed a sociological theory that tried to explain what happens once immigrants reach a new country. Which process did Park describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  acculturation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  class consciousness 
D)  internal colonialism 
A)  acculturation 
B)  assimilation 
C)  class consciousness 
D)  internal colonialism

Which statement is TRUE regarding hiring practices over the past three decades?

Eduardo Bonilla-Silvia's culturalization frame of the colorblind perspective of race is best described as ______.

When a racial group subordinates and exploits the resources of other racial groups within a country, ______ occurs.

The inability to buy a home in the United States is a factor in poverty because home ownership is ______.

What is institutional discrimination?

Which of these racial minority groups has the highest employment and education rates?

How would someone who is ethnocentric feel about government assistance policies?

The findings of the Human Genome Project impacted ideas about racism because they show that ______.

Under the U.S. constitution of 1787, enslaved people would be counted for political representation and taxation purposes according to the ______.

Explain how Durkheim viewed social inequalities.

Which statement best describes racism?

For people in the middle class, income comes mainly in the form of employment.

How is the colorblind ideology challenged by social media and news stories?

A society has seen a recent influx of immigrants. The members of the government and major businesses for the society must decide how to deal with this. Based on Durkheim's functionalist theory, what would provide the most good for that society?

Nadia is uncomfortable around Black men because she believes they are dangerous. This is an example of ______.

Which court case ruled "separate but equal" facilities constitutional?

Racism evasiveness occurs as people talk too much about race and racism.

What is one reason why few people of color are elected to public office?

A small business owner practices Bonilla-Silva's concept of abstract liberalism. How might this owner respond to issues of racism?

Robert Park developed a sociological theory that tried to explain what happens once immigrants reach a new country. Which process did Park describe?

Training Your Sociological Eye

Understanding Theory

Using Research Methods

Recognizing Culture

Understanding Socialization

Identifying Deviant Behavior

Confronting Economic Inequality

Constructing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Understanding Institutions: Politics and the Economy

Understanding Institutions: Family

Understanding Institutions: Education

Experiencing Health, Illness, and Medical Care

Understanding Institutions: Religion

Saving the Environment

Changing Society Through Social Movements

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Exam 9: Recognizing the Importance of Race

Which statement is TRUE regarding hiring practices over the past three decades?

Eduardo Bonilla-Silvia's culturalization frame of the colorblind perspective of race is best described as ______.

When a racial group subordinates and exploits the resources of other racial groups within a country, ______ occurs.

The inability to buy a home in the United States is a factor in poverty because home ownership is ______.

What is institutional discrimination?

Which of these racial minority groups has the highest employment and education rates?

How would someone who is ethnocentric feel about government assistance policies?

The findings of the Human Genome Project impacted ideas about racism because they show that ______.

Under the U.S. constitution of 1787, enslaved people would be counted for political representation and taxation purposes according to the ______.

Explain how Durkheim viewed social inequalities.

Which statement best describes racism?

For people in the middle class, income comes mainly in the form of employment.

How is the colorblind ideology challenged by social media and news stories?

A society has seen a recent influx of immigrants. The members of the government and major businesses for the society must decide how to deal with this. Based on Durkheim's functionalist theory, what would provide the most good for that society?

Nadia is uncomfortable around Black men because she believes they are dangerous. This is an example of ______.

Which court case ruled "separate but equal" facilities constitutional?

Racism evasiveness occurs as people talk too much about race and racism.

What is one reason why few people of color are elected to public office?

A small business owner practices Bonilla-Silva's concept of abstract liberalism. How might this owner respond to issues of racism?

Robert Park developed a sociological theory that tried to explain what happens once immigrants reach a new country. Which process did Park describe?

Training Your Sociological Eye

Understanding Theory

Using Research Methods

Recognizing Culture

Understanding Socialization

Identifying Deviant Behavior

Confronting Economic Inequality

Constructing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Understanding Institutions: Politics and the Economy

Understanding Institutions: Family

Understanding Institutions: Education

Experiencing Health, Illness, and Medical Care

Understanding Institutions: Religion

Saving the Environment

Changing Society Through Social Movements

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