Exam 8: Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Which of the following best describes the role of the federal government in defining ethnicity in the United States?

As Eric waited for class to start, he considered starting a conversation with one of his classmates. However, Eric decided they all looked like "frat boys" and he figured they would have nothing in common, so he sat silently and waited for class to start. Eric's behavior can be best described as:

A prejudice is an action that one individual directs toward another individual.

_________ occurs when each ethnic group or racial group in a country maintains its own culture, including language and sometimes a separate set of institutions.

Todd, an English-born lawyer, went to law school in France. Although he practices law in France, he is employed by an English company and maintains residences in London and Paris. Todd's situation is best described as __________, because he fully participates in and has loyalty to two nations and cultures.

Lisa strongly believes that certain groups of humans are biologically inferior to other groups of humans. Lisa is a(n) __________ racist.

List and briefly discuss the three types of racism discussed in the text. Provide an example of each.

According to William Julius Wilson, the urban poor who exist outside of the functioning economic system are the:

According to conflict theory, creating a "lesser" group protects the dominant group's advantages.

Which of the following solutions addresses racism at the societal level?

Jordan feels that his dark, long hair causes many of his classmates to label him as a minority group member. In an effort to blend in with his peers, Jordan dyes his hair blond and cuts it very close to his scalp. Jordan exhibited which of the following reactions to being discriminated against because of his perceived minority group?

According to frustration-aggression theory, people rarely displace their frustration by attacking irresponsible parties.

Mahatma Gandhi, Jesse Jackson, and Caesar Chavez used ____________ to bring about institutional and societal change.

Which of the following solutions address racism at the group level?

When Mary, the owner of a large apartment complex, was deciding whom to rent an open apartment to, she immediately disregarded the application of 84-year-old Millie because Mary does not rent apartments to old women. Mary's treatment of Millie is best described as:

What are the three policies associated with affirmative action and how do they differ?

Evaluate micro-, meso-, and macro-level attempts to either end preferential treatment toward a dominant group or the disadvantage of a minority group. In your essay, highlight the desired change intended by the policy or practice. Also, evaluate the effectiveness of the policy or practice's efforts to meet its intended goal. Finally, propose a social policy or change that would address minority group disadvantage at the micro, meso, and macro levels, and evaluate the potential effectiveness of the practice you propose.

Describe how prejudice and discrimination operate at the micro and macro levels. In your answer, define different types of micro- and macro-level prejudice and discrimination. Also, compare and contrast how micro- and macro-level discrimination affects the life chances of minority group members. Include real-life examples in your answer.

Hispanics are currently the largest minority group in the United States.

Prior to the United Nations' attempt to define race in the 1970s, there had been no scientific inquiry into the construction of race.