Question 1

Authoritarian personality theory states that extreme prejudice is:

Accepted Answer

A)  built into culture itself. 
B)  a trait of certain individuals. 
C)  found among poor and disadvantaged people. 
D)  found among most people in all societies. 
A)  built into culture itself. 
B)  a trait of certain individuals. 
C)  found among poor and disadvantaged people. 
D)  found among most people in all societies. B

Question 2

Thomas Sowell demonstrated the importance of culture in shaping the IQ test performance of various categories of the U.S. population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How are race and ethnicity dimensions of social stratification in the United States? Provide evidence that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities-both visible and socially disadvantaged. Consider ways in which race and ethnicity combine with gender and class.

Accepted Answer

Race and ethnicity are significant dimensions of social stratification in the United States, with evidence showing that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities and face visible and social disadvantages.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, non-Hispanic whites make up the largest racial group in the United States, while African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are considered minority groups. These minority groups often face systemic barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and housing, leading to higher rates of poverty and lower social mobility compared to non-Hispanic whites.

For example, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that in 2020, the unemployment rate for African Americans was consistently higher than that of white Americans. Additionally, a report from the Pew Research Center found that Hispanic and Latino Americans are more likely to live in poverty and have lower levels of educational attainment compared to non-Hispanic whites.

When considering the intersection of race and ethnicity with gender and class, the disadvantages faced by minority groups are often compounded. For instance, women of color experience both gender and racial discrimination, leading to lower wages and limited opportunities for career advancement. Additionally, individuals from minority groups who are also from lower socioeconomic classes face even greater challenges in accessing resources and opportunities.

In conclusion, race and ethnicity are integral dimensions of social stratification in the United States, with evidence demonstrating that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities and face visible and social disadvantages. When combined with gender and class, these disparities are further exacerbated, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote equity for all individuals.

Question 4

Research with the social distance scale among U.S. college students scale shows increasing social acceptance of people of various racial and ethnic categories over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Thomas Sowell studied the scores of categories of people in intelligence tests and concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people's culture explains much variation in intelligence test scores. 
B)  all individuals have the same intelligence. 
C)  all categories of people have the same average test performance. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  people's culture explains much variation in intelligence test scores. 
B)  all individuals have the same intelligence. 
C)  all categories of people have the same average test performance. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 6

The largest Hispanic minority in terms of population is Cuban Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Being Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese involves a distinctive ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following concepts refers to a state in which racial and ethnic minorities are distinct, but have social parity?

Accepted Answer

A)  genocide 
B)  segregation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  pluralism 
A)  genocide 
B)  segregation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  pluralism

Question 9

Describe the history of one or more minorities-Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Arab Americans-in terms of the following patterns: pluralism, assimilation, segregation, and genocide. Provide as much historical evidence as you can. In your opinion, which of the four patterns of interaction is most pronounced in the case of the minority you write about? Why?

Accepted Answer

The history of Native Americans in the U

Question 10

Sociologically speaking, a minority is any category that is numerically less than half of a society's population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

White ethnics are non-WASPs of European ancestry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Each year, about how many immigrants came to the United States, both legally and illegally?

Accepted Answer

A)  150,000 
B)  1.5 million 
C)  15 million 
D)  150 million 
A)  150,000 
B)  1.5 million 
C)  15 million 
D)  150 million

Question 13

In the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, the existence of the "Negro leagues," with all African-American players, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  segregation. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  miscegenation. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  segregation. 
C)  pluralism. 
D)  miscegenation.

Question 14

Why is it correct to say that Arab Americans are a diverse category of our population?

Accepted Answer

It is correct to say that Arab Americans

Question 15

When did slavery begin in the United States? When was it outlawed?

Accepted Answer

Slavery in what would become the United

Question 16

Arab Americans come from more than twenty different nations in Northern Africa and the Middle East.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In most cases, race and ethnicity refer to the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The killing of people in the Darfur region of Africa is a recent example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  genocide. 
C)  miscegenation. 
D)  hypersegregation. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  genocide. 
C)  miscegenation. 
D)  hypersegregation.

Question 19

Scapegoat theory states that prejudice is created by:

Accepted Answer

A)  culture beliefs. 
B)  high levels of immigration. 
C)  frustration among disadvantaged people. 
D)  people with rigid personalities. 
A)  culture beliefs. 
B)  high levels of immigration. 
C)  frustration among disadvantaged people. 
D)  people with rigid personalities.

Question 20

What is the scapegoat theory of prejudice? What is the conflict theory of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

The scapegoat theory of prejudice sugges

Exam 14: Race and Ethnicity

Authoritarian personality theory states that extreme prejudice is:

Thomas Sowell demonstrated the importance of culture in shaping the IQ test performance of various categories of the U.S. population.

How are race and ethnicity dimensions of social stratification in the United States? Provide evidence that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities-both visible and socially disadvantaged. Consider ways in which race and ethnicity combine with gender and class.

Research with the social distance scale among U.S. college students scale shows increasing social acceptance of people of various racial and ethnic categories over time.

Thomas Sowell studied the scores of categories of people in intelligence tests and concluded that:

The largest Hispanic minority in terms of population is Cuban Americans.

Being Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese involves a distinctive ethnicity.

Which of the following concepts refers to a state in which racial and ethnic minorities are distinct, but have social parity?

Sociologically speaking, a minority is any category that is numerically less than half of a society's population.

White ethnics are non-WASPs of European ancestry.

Each year, about how many immigrants came to the United States, both legally and illegally?

In the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, the existence of the "Negro leagues," with all African-American players, is an example of:

Why is it correct to say that Arab Americans are a diverse category of our population?

When did slavery begin in the United States? When was it outlawed?

Arab Americans come from more than twenty different nations in Northern Africa and the Middle East.

In most cases, race and ethnicity refer to the same thing.

The killing of people in the Darfur region of Africa is a recent example of:

Scapegoat theory states that prejudice is created by:

What is the scapegoat theory of prejudice? What is the conflict theory of prejudice?

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