Question 1

______ refers to a social system organized around the dominance of men and subordination of women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Patriarchy 
B)  Sexism 
C)  Gender inequality 
D)  The social construction of gender 
E)  The gender binary 
A)  Patriarchy 
B)  Sexism 
C)  Gender inequality 
D)  The social construction of gender 
E)  The gender binary

Question 2

"The most important source of inequality arises from a person's relationship to the means of production." This statement is most likely to be heard from a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  capitalist 
B)  Weberian 
C)  libertarian 
D)  Marxist 
E)  Republican 
A)  capitalist 
B)  Weberian 
C)  libertarian 
D)  Marxist 
E)  Republican

Question 3

Describe the factors that create internal differences within a minority group. Use specific examples from the chapter text to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Internal differences within a minority g

Question 4

Marx theorized that society progressed through conflict between the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant and minority groups 
B)  landowners and servants 
C)  bourgeoisie and proletariat 
D)  owners of prestige and powerless 
E)  subordinate group and oppressors 
A)  dominant and minority groups 
B)  landowners and servants 
C)  bourgeoisie and proletariat 
D)  owners of prestige and powerless 
E)  subordinate group and oppressors

Question 5

Max Weber identified three systems that produce stratification in a society. Describe these systems and how they operate to produce inequality in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber identified three systems that

Question 6

What is the social function of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates solidarity within the minority group. 
B)  It is used to justify competition. 
C)  It rationalizes structures of domination. 
D)  It is used to create structures of domination. 
E)  It informs how conflict is created. 
A)  It creates solidarity within the minority group. 
B)  It is used to justify competition. 
C)  It rationalizes structures of domination. 
D)  It is used to create structures of domination. 
E)  It informs how conflict is created.

Question 7

Unlike race, some social differences between genders can be explained by examining differences in biological tendencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Group names are social constructions, created in particular historical situations and reflective of particular power relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gender roles and relationships vary across time and from one society to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The awareness of a minority group's members of their differentiation from the dominant group provides a basis for strong bonds and a sense of group solidarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Institutional discrimination is always obvious, overt, and consciously intended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prejudice has at least two dimensions: an affective, or emotional, dimension and a cognitive, or thinking, dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement refers to how a racial minority group is primarily defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irish immigrants faced early barriers to assimilation. 
B)  African Americans have distinguishing physical characteristics. 
C)  Hispanic Americans speak a different language than the dominant group. 
D)  Native Americans have different conceptions of gender than the dominant group. 
E)  African Americans have developed cultural practices in response to discrimination. 
A)  Irish immigrants faced early barriers to assimilation. 
B)  African Americans have distinguishing physical characteristics. 
C)  Hispanic Americans speak a different language than the dominant group. 
D)  Native Americans have different conceptions of gender than the dominant group. 
E)  African Americans have developed cultural practices in response to discrimination.

Question 14

Marx believed that the ultimate result of class struggle would be the victory of the working class and a classless society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The new form of prejudice that is often expressed in seemingly neutral language is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  new racism 
B)  blatant racism 
C)  modern racism 
D)  status quo racism 
E)  overt racism 
A)  new racism 
B)  blatant racism 
C)  modern racism 
D)  status quo racism 
E)  overt racism

Question 16

Because race and gender are social constructions, they do not have any real significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Stratification refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which different racial groups live in the same area 
B)  the changing meanings of social labels 
C)  the unequal distribution of valued goods and services 
D)  the level of development in a society 
E)  the degree of intimacy we are willing to accept in our relations with members of other groups 
A)  the extent to which different racial groups live in the same area 
B)  the changing meanings of social labels 
C)  the unequal distribution of valued goods and services 
D)  the level of development in a society 
E)  the degree of intimacy we are willing to accept in our relations with members of other groups

Question 18

The thinking aspect of prejudice is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  affective prejudice 
B)  emotional prejudice 
C)  behavioral prejudice 
D)  cognitive prejudice 
E)  racist prejudice 
A)  affective prejudice 
B)  emotional prejudice 
C)  behavioral prejudice 
D)  cognitive prejudice 
E)  racist prejudice

Question 19

Discrimination and prejudice do not necessarily occur together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the chapter text, Max Weber thought it was important to analyze stratification within the level of development of a society, such as whether it is an agricultural or postindustrial society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

______ refers to a social system organized around the dominance of men and subordination of women.

"The most important source of inequality arises from a person's relationship to the means of production." This statement is most likely to be heard from a ______.

Describe the factors that create internal differences within a minority group. Use specific examples from the chapter text to support your answer.

Marx theorized that society progressed through conflict between the ______.

Max Weber identified three systems that produce stratification in a society. Describe these systems and how they operate to produce inequality in the United States.

What is the social function of prejudice?

Unlike race, some social differences between genders can be explained by examining differences in biological tendencies.

Group names are social constructions, created in particular historical situations and reflective of particular power relationships.

Gender roles and relationships vary across time and from one society to another.

The awareness of a minority group's members of their differentiation from the dominant group provides a basis for strong bonds and a sense of group solidarity.

Institutional discrimination is always obvious, overt, and consciously intended.

Prejudice has at least two dimensions: an affective, or emotional, dimension and a cognitive, or thinking, dimension.

Which statement refers to how a racial minority group is primarily defined?

Marx believed that the ultimate result of class struggle would be the victory of the working class and a classless society.

The new form of prejudice that is often expressed in seemingly neutral language is known as ______.

Because race and gender are social constructions, they do not have any real significance.

Stratification refers to ______.

The thinking aspect of prejudice is called ______.

Discrimination and prejudice do not necessarily occur together.

According to the chapter text, Max Weber thought it was important to analyze stratification within the level of development of a society, such as whether it is an agricultural or postindustrial society.

Assimilation and Pluralism: From Immigrants to White Ethnics

The Development of Dominantminority Relations in Preindustrial America: The Origins of Slavery

Industrialization and Dominantminority Relations: From Slavery to Segregation and the Coming of Postindustrial Society

African Americans: From Segregation to Modern Institutional Discrimination and Modern Racism

Native Americans: From Conquest to Tribal Survival in a Postindustrial Society

Hispanic Americans: Colonization, Immigration, and Ethnic Enclaves

Asian Americans: Model Minorities

New Americans, Assimilation, and Old Challenges

Minority Groups and Us Society: Themes, Patterns, and the Future

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Exam 1: Diversity in the United States: Questions and Concepts

______ refers to a social system organized around the dominance of men and subordination of women.

"The most important source of inequality arises from a person's relationship to the means of production." This statement is most likely to be heard from a ______.

Describe the factors that create internal differences within a minority group. Use specific examples from the chapter text to support your answer.

Marx theorized that society progressed through conflict between the ______.

Max Weber identified three systems that produce stratification in a society. Describe these systems and how they operate to produce inequality in the United States.

What is the social function of prejudice?

Unlike race, some social differences between genders can be explained by examining differences in biological tendencies.

Group names are social constructions, created in particular historical situations and reflective of particular power relationships.

Gender roles and relationships vary across time and from one society to another.

The awareness of a minority group's members of their differentiation from the dominant group provides a basis for strong bonds and a sense of group solidarity.

Institutional discrimination is always obvious, overt, and consciously intended.

Prejudice has at least two dimensions: an affective, or emotional, dimension and a cognitive, or thinking, dimension.

Which statement refers to how a racial minority group is primarily defined?

Marx believed that the ultimate result of class struggle would be the victory of the working class and a classless society.

The new form of prejudice that is often expressed in seemingly neutral language is known as ______.

Because race and gender are social constructions, they do not have any real significance.

Stratification refers to ______.

The thinking aspect of prejudice is called ______.

Discrimination and prejudice do not necessarily occur together.

According to the chapter text, Max Weber thought it was important to analyze stratification within the level of development of a society, such as whether it is an agricultural or postindustrial society.

Assimilation and Pluralism: From Immigrants to White Ethnics

The Development of Dominantminority Relations in Preindustrial America: The Origins of Slavery

Industrialization and Dominantminority Relations: From Slavery to Segregation and the Coming of Postindustrial Society

African Americans: From Segregation to Modern Institutional Discrimination and Modern Racism

Native Americans: From Conquest to Tribal Survival in a Postindustrial Society

Hispanic Americans: Colonization, Immigration, and Ethnic Enclaves

Asian Americans: Model Minorities

New Americans, Assimilation, and Old Challenges

Minority Groups and Us Society: Themes, Patterns, and the Future

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