Deck 23: Respecting Cultural Differences

Question 1

Jean Moule,an African American professor at Oregon State University,described the following experiences: "A man saw my face as I walked into the store and unconsciously checked his wallet." This experience is an example of ____________________.

Answer 1

microaggressions

Question 2

Ethnocentrism is the belief that ____.

A) all people are created equal
B) the way we do things is superior to the way they do things
C) prejudice is inherited,just like skin color
D) other people are usually right

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to the Pew Research Center,whites will make up less than half of the population of the United States by 2050.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

If you witness or are the target of discrimination,bigotry,or hate crimes,which of the following is NOT a recommended choice in On Course?

A) Ignore the incident.
B) Report the offense to campus officials.
C) Follow up to see that something is done.
D) Request help from a group that has experience dealing with such injustices.

Question 5

While there are many different verbal languages on Earth,nonverbal languages (such as the meaning of gestures)are pretty much the same for all people.