Question 1

Sandra Moore, a 5'10", 190 pound female, applied to be a fitness instructor at the neighbourhood fitness centre.Her application was denied, and she was told that all employees of the fitness centre must appear fitter and leaner than the average person.Which form of discrimination is this?

Accepted Answer

A) sizeism 
B) sexism 
C) racism 
D) ageism

Question 2

Your Aunt Muriel believes that all people from Canada live in igloos and ice fish on a regular basis.What term do sociologists use to describe these overgeneralizations?

Accepted Answer

A) ethnicity 
B) discrimination 
C) racism 
D) stereotype

Question 3

Miriam overheard two people discussing how one of them had just assisted someone with Down syndrome.The first person commented that he made sure to repeat himself several time because the woman was "retarded" and he wanted to make sure she understood him.Which type of discrimination is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) ableism 
B) ageism 
C) sexism 
D) racism

Question 4

Scott Thomas was being reviewed for a promotion at his sales agency.His manager told him "off the record" that the committee was hesitant to promote him because he had experienced depression the year before and they worried he might not be able to handle the stress of the new position.Which form of discrimination is this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which statement best describes someone holding racial prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A) He holds a prejudgment about any group different from himself. 
B) He believes that a certain racial group has a disproportionate number of positive traits. 
C) He believes a certain racial group is innately inferior. 
D) He acts in a discriminatory manner.

Question 6

Ms.Strada has a Japanese student in her science class.She thinks that the Japanese student will get the highest grade because she believes that all Japanese people are very smart.Which term best characterizes Ms.Strada's belief?

Accepted Answer

A) classism 
B) ageism 
C) discrimination 
D) stereotyping

Question 7

Jesus arrives to audition for a role in a commercial.Upon arrival everyone is asked to sign in at the main desk.When Jesus gives his name the person looks up and says "Sorry, we are looking for someone who is Canadian, not Mexican." What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) systemic discrimination 
B) structural discrimination 
C) indirect discrimination 
D) direct discrimination

Question 8

Which statement illustrates one example of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A) People with tattoos are not welcome here. 
B) People with tattoos are all thieves. 
C) People with tattoos are interesting. 
D) People with tattoos are trustworthy.

Question 9

Janet worked at a local pub and was the only female bartender.Her manager told her to ask one of her male co-workers to change the kegs of beer when necessary, as they were "too heavy for a woman to lift." Which form of discrimination is this?

Accepted Answer

A) sizeism 
B) sexism 
C) ableism 
D) racism

Question 10

When a large corporation employs workers in a foreign country, it asks the employees to work long hours, in unsafe working conditions, for minimal pay.Which face of oppression is characterized by this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) marginalization 
B) exploitation 
C) powerlessness 
D) cultural imperialism

Question 11

Which face of oppression is experienced when a subordinate group in society is described as living in a "culture of silence" or they come to believe that they deserve the unfair treatment they are receiving from the dominant group?

Accepted Answer

A) powerlessness 
B) marginalization 
C) exploitation 
D) cultural imperialism

Question 12

After "liking" a picture from a gay pride parade on Facebook, John started to receive hurtful text messages from friends accusing him of being gay.Then all of his soccer teammates refused to be in the locker room with him at the same time.Which term refers to this type of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 2: Forms of Oppression