Question 1

Groups or individuals working to eradicate racism are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   Eracists
B)   Racist activists
C)   Racial justice activists
D)   Sociologists C

Question 2

What evidence exists to support the claim that American society is a post-racial society? In what ways is that notion a misconception?

Accepted Answer

The notion that American society is a post-racial society is a misconception, as there is ample evidence to support the claim that racism still exists in various forms. One piece of evidence is the persistent racial disparities in areas such as wealth, education, and healthcare. For example, studies have shown that Black and Hispanic individuals are more likely to live in poverty and have lower levels of educational attainment compared to their white counterparts. Additionally, there are significant disparities in access to quality healthcare and health outcomes based on race.

Furthermore, the prevalence of racial discrimination and hate crimes also serves as evidence that racism is still a pervasive issue in American society. Incidents of police brutality and racial profiling, as well as the rise in hate crimes targeting minority groups, highlight the ongoing presence of racism.

The notion of a post-racial society also overlooks the systemic and institutionalized nature of racism. While overt forms of racism may have decreased, structural inequalities and biases continue to disadvantage racial minorities in areas such as employment, housing, and the criminal justice system.

In conclusion, the claim that American society is post-racial is not supported by evidence and is a misconception. Racism continues to manifest itself in various forms, and the notion of a post-racial society overlooks the systemic and institutionalized nature of racism. It is important to acknowledge and address these issues in order to work towards a more equitable and just society for all.

Question 3

This is a concept introduced by American sociologist, C. Wright Mills, which refers to a perspective that helps us understand the ways history, society, and biography intersect.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sociology
B)   Symbolic imagination
C)   Symbolic interactionism
D)   Sociological imagination D

Question 4

This argues that our understanding of the world (racism, sexism, ablism, etc.) stems from our particular social location within it.

Accepted Answer

A)   Standpoint perspective
B)   Social perspective
C)   Locationality
D)   Objectivity

Question 5

This refers to anxiety, self-doubt, and in extreme cases, self-hatred felt by some members of stigmatized groups because of the pervasiveness of derogatory stereotypes, ethnocentrism, and other forms of racism.

Accepted Answer

A)   Systemic racism
B)   Aversive racism
C)   Symbolic racism
D)   Internalized racism

Question 6

Define the three types of racism (prejudice, individual discrimination, and institutional discrimination) and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Historically, lynching was a type of mob violence that only targeted black men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

This is a term that can be used to collectively refer to racial/ethnic minority groups that have been the object of discrimination in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)   People of color
B)   Non-whites
C)   Minority groups
D)   Status groups

Question 9

The US Census Bureau considered adding which of the following groups as a "racial" category on the 2020 census?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hispanic
B)   Alaska Native
C)   Native Americans
D)   Asian American, Pacific Islander

Question 10

The categories "race" and "ethnicity" are mutually exclusive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Colorism is found in African American, Latino, and Asian American communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain how the dominance of the color-blind ideology is an example of dominant-group power. Describe how the national reaction to the police shootings of unarmed people of color is an example of the dominance of the color-blind ideology.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

This term refers to Mexican Americans and originated out of their activism in the post- World War II era.

Accepted Answer

A)   Chicanismo
B)   Latino
C)   Hispanic
D)   Chicano

Question 14

In the current era, which of the following terms used to refer to black people is no longer considered acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   African American
B)   Negro
C)   Black
D)   Black American

Question 15

What is color-blind ideology? In what ways does it differ from racism? In what ways is it informed by racism?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following terms are considered acceptable when referring to the indigenous people of this continent?

Accepted Answer

A)   American Indians
B)   Native Americans
C)   Native people
D)   All of the above are acceptable

Question 17

When sociologists describe race as being socially constructed, which of the following pieces of evidence can NOT be offered to support that statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mapping of the Human Genome has found that human beings are 99.9 percent similar genetically
B)   Societal racial categories have a biological or genetic basis
C)   Racial categories vary by culture
D)   Racial categories change over time

Question 18

This was a term that was found on several censuses during the mid-to-late 1800s. It referred to someone that had one black great-grandparent.

Accepted Answer

A)   Octoroon
B)   Mulatto
C)   Quadroon
D)   Creole

Question 19

The current reigning racial ideology in the United States is that of color consciousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

This specifically refers to a group of people that share some socially defined physical characteristics, for instance, skin color, hair texture, or facial features.

Accepted Answer

A)   Race
B)   Ethnic group
C)   Majority group
D)   Dominant group

Exam 1: Taking Account of Race, Racism, and Privilege

Groups or individuals working to eradicate racism are referred to as

What evidence exists to support the claim that American society is a post-racial society? In what ways is that notion a misconception?

This is a concept introduced by American sociologist, C. Wright Mills, which refers to a perspective that helps us understand the ways history, society, and biography intersect.

This argues that our understanding of the world (racism, sexism, ablism, etc.) stems from our particular social location within it.

This refers to anxiety, self-doubt, and in extreme cases, self-hatred felt by some members of stigmatized groups because of the pervasiveness of derogatory stereotypes, ethnocentrism, and other forms of racism.

Define the three types of racism (prejudice, individual discrimination, and institutional discrimination) and provide an example of each.

Historically, lynching was a type of mob violence that only targeted black men.

This is a term that can be used to collectively refer to racial/ethnic minority groups that have been the object of discrimination in the United States.

The US Census Bureau considered adding which of the following groups as a "racial" category on the 2020 census?

The categories "race" and "ethnicity" are mutually exclusive.

Colorism is found in African American, Latino, and Asian American communities.

Explain how the dominance of the color-blind ideology is an example of dominant-group power. Describe how the national reaction to the police shootings of unarmed people of color is an example of the dominance of the color-blind ideology.

This term refers to Mexican Americans and originated out of their activism in the post- World War II era.

In the current era, which of the following terms used to refer to black people is no longer considered acceptable?

What is color-blind ideology? In what ways does it differ from racism? In what ways is it informed by racism?

Which of the following terms are considered acceptable when referring to the indigenous people of this continent?

When sociologists describe race as being socially constructed, which of the following pieces of evidence can NOT be offered to support that statement?

This was a term that was found on several censuses during the mid-to-late 1800s. It referred to someone that had one black great-grandparent.

The current reigning racial ideology in the United States is that of color consciousness.

This specifically refers to a group of people that share some socially defined physical characteristics, for instance, skin color, hair texture, or facial features.