Exam 1: Core Concepts and Foundations

Desmond and Emirbayer state: "Like a recessive tumor, twenty-first century racism has disguised itself, calling itself by other names and cloaking itself behind seemingly 'race-neutral' laws, policies, practices, and language." Explain what the authors mean by this statement, describe the historical context of how racism has evolved in the U.S., and give three current examples of this process.

Which of the following terms means success is based on hard work and determination and is a common stereotype of whites?

In both the U.S. and France, which of the following is NOT one of the criteria people use to define "people like us"?

Zamudio and Rios state that "any university's silence on issues of racism allows the attitudes and actions of white students . . . to take root and thrive on campus." Discuss this statement in light of recent public discourse about racism on college and university campuses across the country.

Describe an example from your own life experiences of the connection between culture and ethnic identity.

Think back to things that you've heard, or even said yourself, about a particular racial group. How do these exemplify the connections between moral boundaries and racial boundaries? What is problematic about these connections?

Which of the following accurately describes current school segregation in the U.S.?

Explain what is meant by the statement "race and ethnicity are social constructions." Give examples of this process and discuss why viewing them as social constructions matters.

In what ways does the large immigrant presence in the U.S. reinforce intergroup boundaries that make ethnicity consequential and a less optional aspect of Mexican Americans' identity?

Racialization matters because it is always implicated in _________.

Which of the following terms is defined as "assigning racial meaning to a previously unclassified relationship, social practice, or group"?

Explain what William Julius Wilson means by the new global economy and how these economic shifts have differentially impacted certain groups. Describe an example of this process in your own life experiences.

What are some ways that public schools could more effectively adapt to the changing demographics of public school children?

How can Suzy Killmister's typology of group membership be applied to our understanding of race and ethnicity?

Which of the following terms refers to the behavior of individuals within society?

Describe the historical context that is important for understanding the idea that epithets and stereotypes are racially unequal. Use specific examples to illustrate your argument.

The term "white habitus" means

Describe the historical context of the development of the race-blind ideology as a cornerstone in the process of nation building in Mexico, and discuss the long-term impact of this process on racial dynamics in Mexico today.

The salience of race and ethnicity for "white ethnics" has

If being colorblind is not the solution to racial inequality, why does our culture tend to celebrate colorblindness?