Deck 6: Theoretical Perspectives on Diversity

Question 1

Pluralism is the same as assimilation.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Postmodernism is a way of describing the best qualities of society.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The narrative approach to social work is not part of the socially grounded approach.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The principle of homophily is

A) the theory of homophobia in the United States
B) the belief that people should be able to advance socially and economically without having to sacrifice values and cultural heritage unwillingly
C) the theory that individuals prefer to develop social bonds with people who look and act like themselves

Question 5

The pluralistic perspective is

A) having more than one perspective
B) having more than one culture
C) being able to advance socially and economically without sacrificing our own culture
D) a number of theories compiled to create a broad perspective on culture

Question 6

The Cosmopolitanism theory challenges people to become closer to

A) themselves
B) others in their culture
C) "others"
D) their family

Question 7

When tolerance is not part of a culture what occurs?

A) Acceptance
B) Intolerance
C) Growth
D) Extremism
E) A and C
F) B and D

Question 8

Evidence shows that by 4 years of age children prefer playmates who engage in activities that are gender typical, and that between 3 and 5 year old children develop biases in favor of their own ethnic or racial groups. This is an example of which theory?

A) Contact theory
B) Neo-Marxist theory
C) Family systems theory
D) Ecological theory of human development

Question 9

Constructivism holds that

A) the idea of culture is constructed
B) culture is biologically constructed
C) people are able to build their own knowledge
D) society constructs knowledge for people

Question 10

The multicultural perspective supports the expression and celebration of differences in the private sphere but it fails to

A) recognize international economic cultures
B) recognize supportive cultures
C) recognize tensions rising from differences
D) understand local cultures

Question 11

Within the Contact theory, which five conditions need to be in place for contact to reduce prejudice?

Question 12

How is the Narrative theory a positive approach for social workers and their clients? Are there any negative aspects of this theory?

Question 13

How do symbols influence identity formation as described by the Symbolic Interactionism theory?