Question 1

Believing that all women are emotional is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   prejudice
B)   institutional power
C)   discrimination
D)   systemic inequality A

Question 2

Oppression can be conceptualized by the following interrelated components:

Accepted Answer

A)   prejudice
B)   discrimination
C)   institutional power
D)   affirmative action D

Question 3

A politician attempts to get more votes by appealing to the Catholic Church. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination
B)   systemic inequality
C)   institutional power
D)   religious bias C

Question 4

A person in a manager position not accepting suggestions from a person in a lay position simply because the person is considered to be his subordinate is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   institutional power
B)   systemic inequality
C)   prejudice
D)   discrimination

Question 5

Describe the process of internalizing oppression using examples grounded in a particular manifestation of oppression.

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Question 6

In what ways can some people benefit from oppression? Describe the three presumptions of having privilege.

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Question 7

Apply the cycle of oppression to a hypothetical client scenario and describe how the cycle might be therapeutically interrupted.

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Question 8

________ is defined as the belief that one race is superior to others, and ________ is the belief that one sex is superior to the other.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexism; racism
B)   ableism; sexism
C)   racism; sexism
D)   racism; heterosexism

Question 9

________ inequality is signified by a relationship that is working towards one day being a relationship of equals and is not considered oppression; however, ________ inequality is considered oppression, because there is little hope that the relationship will one day be that of equals.

Accepted Answer

A)   permanent; temporary
B)   long-term; short-term
C)   temporary; permanent
D)   school; work

Question 10

When looking at oppression, it is significant that even with the less immediately perceivable characteristics such as skin color), there is a tendency to assign visible attendant signifiers to those characteristics, no matter how valid or invalid they may be. Describe an example of an area this might occur and ways in which the oppression might exhibit itself.

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Question 11

________ is the belief that intimate relationships between men and women are superior to intimate relationships between the same gender, whereas ________ is the fear and rejection of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals.

Accepted Answer

A)   sexism; heterosexism
B)   heterosexism; homophobia
C)   gender bias; sexual orientation bias
D)   homophobia; heterosexism

Question 12

A female applicant is not considered for a work position that she is qualified for. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   institutional power
B)   discrimination
C)   prejudice
D)   systemic inequality

Question 13

All of the following are types of hierarchical systems suggested by the social dominance theory except:

Accepted Answer

A)   age systems
B)   patriarchal systems
C)   gender systems
D)   arbitrary-set systems

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding oppression is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Some people can benefit from oppression.
B)   Some people are harmed by oppression.
C)   Oppression only causes harm
D)   Both A and B are true

Exam 4: Oppression, Power, and Privilege