Question 1

Explain the five reasons given in favor of America becoming a pluralistic society.

Accepted Answer

Anglo conformity is a failure because it

Question 2

According to Terry's up/down metaphor which of the following persons is exclusively a member of "up" groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marianna, A white, single, lesbian female 
B)  Rashad, A white male who has converted to Islam 
C)  Jason, A white married male with 2 children who attends the Methodist church 
D)  Ashley, An African American female who works for a Fortune 500 company as CFO 
A)  Marianna, A white, single, lesbian female 
B)  Rashad, A white male who has converted to Islam 
C)  Jason, A white married male with 2 children who attends the Methodist church 
D)  Ashley, An African American female who works for a Fortune 500 company as CFO

Question 3

List the six tactics historically employed to promote social change and give examples of how you or people you know have used each.

Accepted Answer

The examples for each will vary accordin

Question 4

What is the first step and most basic tactic when trying to promote social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dialoguing 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Applying economic pressure 
D)  Establish an inside - outside alliance 
A)  Dialoguing 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Applying economic pressure 
D)  Establish an inside - outside alliance

Question 5

What is indicated as the groundwork for implementing the first five activities Terry identified as activities that promote social change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious faith 
B)  Nonviolence 
C)  Conformity 
D)  Pluralism 
A)  Religious faith 
B)  Nonviolence 
C)  Conformity 
D)  Pluralism

Question 6

According to Terry's matrix for oppressive and anti-oppressive behaviors, which combination is most pluralistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-oppressive and active 
B)  Anti-oppressive and passive 
C)  Oppressive and active 
D)  Oppressive and passive 
A)  Anti-oppressive and active 
B)  Anti-oppressive and passive 
C)  Oppressive and active 
D)  Oppressive and passive

Question 7

An aspect of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools was to move Indian Children away from their homes to provide

Accepted Answer

A)  The best instruction available, given that most teachers weren't able to work on tribal lands. 
B)  A learning environment free from family obligations. 
C)  A learning environment that was far removed from Indian values and traditions. 
D)  A broad learning environment suitable for many ages and representing multiple tribal groups. 
A)  The best instruction available, given that most teachers weren't able to work on tribal lands. 
B)  A learning environment free from family obligations. 
C)  A learning environment that was far removed from Indian values and traditions. 
D)  A broad learning environment suitable for many ages and representing multiple tribal groups.

Question 8

How does pluralism view human differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pluralism encourages people to identify with their heritage as well as identifying themselves as Americans. 
B)  It advocates ignoring differences to avoid problems that arise from them. 
C)  Human differences will never disappear and will always case conflict. 
D)  A homogenous society is a harmonious one. 
A)  Pluralism encourages people to identify with their heritage as well as identifying themselves as Americans. 
B)  It advocates ignoring differences to avoid problems that arise from them. 
C)  Human differences will never disappear and will always case conflict. 
D)  A homogenous society is a harmonious one.

Question 9

Andrew is in a class that consists of mixed races and genders. He hears one of the other students make a nasty comment about black females. He also sees that the black female sitting next to him hears this comment. He is appalled by the comment but does not say anything about it. Where does Andrew fit on Terry's matrix for oppressive and anti-oppressive behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-oppressive and active 
B)  Anti-oppressive and passive 
C)  Oppressive and active 
D)  Oppressive and passive 
A)  Anti-oppressive and active 
B)  Anti-oppressive and passive 
C)  Oppressive and active 
D)  Oppressive and passive

Question 10

Pluralism is not based on

Accepted Answer

A)  Equal opportunity for all people 
B)  Respect for human dignity 
C)  No single pattern of living is good for everyone 
D)  People in a diverse culture should conform to the dominant culture 
A)  Equal opportunity for all people 
B)  Respect for human dignity 
C)  No single pattern of living is good for everyone 
D)  People in a diverse culture should conform to the dominant culture

Question 11

A fast food chain admitted that they donated money to a group that was anti-gay marriage. Many people refused to eat at their establishments and some even picketed the restaurants on weekends. What type of tactic was being used to promote social justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dialoguing 
B)  Researching data 
C)  Applying economic pressure 
D)  Establish an inside - outside alliance 
A)  Dialoguing 
B)  Researching data 
C)  Applying economic pressure 
D)  Establish an inside - outside alliance

Question 12

Among the following historic and contemporary perspectives towards ethnic diversity, which remains the dominant perspective of most Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melting pot 
B)  Separatism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Anglo conformity 
A)  Melting pot 
B)  Separatism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Anglo conformity

Question 13

Summarize the Robert Terry "up / down" metaphor. Use clear examples to describe instances of when you are "up" and when you are "down."

Accepted Answer

The "up / down" metaphor is used to desc

Question 14

The "American Melting Pot" perspective, a way of describing how ethnic differences would blend into one, new, American identity

Accepted Answer

A)  Was first coined by early 19th century playwright, Israel Zangwill. 
B)  Was a means of encouraging immigrants to maintain and celebrate their ethnic differences. 
C)  Continued to favor white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants over persons of color. 
D)  Was among the first perspectives acknowledging the positive influence of Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos in America. 
A)  Was first coined by early 19th century playwright, Israel Zangwill. 
B)  Was a means of encouraging immigrants to maintain and celebrate their ethnic differences. 
C)  Continued to favor white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants over persons of color. 
D)  Was among the first perspectives acknowledging the positive influence of Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos in America.

Question 15

The separatist perspective towards ethnic diversity suggests which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different racial and ethnic groups should come together and not remain separate. 
B)  Its goal is peaceful coexistence based on tolerant attitudes towards one another. 
C)  Hostility can be avoided by acknowledging the basic differences between racial and ethnic groups. 
D)  Only by interacting with each other can different groups learn to respect each other. 
A)  Different racial and ethnic groups should come together and not remain separate. 
B)  Its goal is peaceful coexistence based on tolerant attitudes towards one another. 
C)  Hostility can be avoided by acknowledging the basic differences between racial and ethnic groups. 
D)  Only by interacting with each other can different groups learn to respect each other.

Explain the five reasons given in favor of America becoming a pluralistic society.

According to Terry's up/down metaphor which of the following persons is exclusively a member of "up" groups?

List the six tactics historically employed to promote social change and give examples of how you or people you know have used each.

What is the first step and most basic tactic when trying to promote social change?

What is indicated as the groundwork for implementing the first five activities Terry identified as activities that promote social change?

According to Terry's matrix for oppressive and anti-oppressive behaviors, which combination is most pluralistic?

An aspect of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools was to move Indian Children away from their homes to provide

How does pluralism view human differences?

Pluralism is not based on

A fast food chain admitted that they donated money to a group that was anti-gay marriage. Many people refused to eat at their establishments and some even picketed the restaurants on weekends. What type of tactic was being used to promote social justice?

Among the following historic and contemporary perspectives towards ethnic diversity, which remains the dominant perspective of most Americans?

Summarize the Robert Terry "up / down" metaphor. Use clear examples to describe instances of when you are "up" and when you are "down."

The "American Melting Pot" perspective, a way of describing how ethnic differences would blend into one, new, American identity

The separatist perspective towards ethnic diversity suggests which of the following?

Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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Exam 7: Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society

Explain the five reasons given in favor of America becoming a pluralistic society.

According to Terry's up/down metaphor which of the following persons is exclusively a member of "up" groups?

List the six tactics historically employed to promote social change and give examples of how you or people you know have used each.

What is the first step and most basic tactic when trying to promote social change?

What is indicated as the groundwork for implementing the first five activities Terry identified as activities that promote social change?

According to Terry's matrix for oppressive and anti-oppressive behaviors, which combination is most pluralistic?

An aspect of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools was to move Indian Children away from their homes to provide

How does pluralism view human differences?

Pluralism is not based on

A fast food chain admitted that they donated money to a group that was anti-gay marriage. Many people refused to eat at their establishments and some even picketed the restaurants on weekends. What type of tactic was being used to promote social justice?

Among the following historic and contemporary perspectives towards ethnic diversity, which remains the dominant perspective of most Americans?

Summarize the Robert Terry "up / down" metaphor. Use clear examples to describe instances of when you are "up" and when you are "down."

The "American Melting Pot" perspective, a way of describing how ethnic differences would blend into one, new, American identity

The separatist perspective towards ethnic diversity suggests which of the following?

Understanding Ourselves and Others: Clarifying Values and Language

Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

Communication, Conflict, and Conflict Resolution

Immigration and Oppression: The Assault on Cultural and Language Diversity

Race and Oppression: The Experiences of People of Color

Religion and Oppression: The Struggle for Religious Freedom

Racism: Confronting a Legacy of White Domination in America

Classism: Misperceptions and Myths About Income, Wealth, and Poverty

Sexism: Where the Personal Becomes Political

Heterosexism: Challenging the Heterosexism Assumption

Ableism: Disability Does Not Mean Inability

Pluralism in Schools: The Promise of Multicultural Education

Pluralism in Society: Creating Unity in a Diverse America

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