Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding race?&#10;A) It generally represents a group of people who share similar physical characteristics.&#10;B) It generally represents a group of people who have a common historical background.&#10;C) It sheds deeper insight on its present, practical application.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Race generally represents a group of people who share similar physical characteristics (A) and have a common historical background (B). Understanding race sheds deeper insight on its present, practical application (C). Therefore, all of the above statements are true regarding race.

Question 2

In the United States, race is often confused with ethnicity because:&#10;A) They are generally the same thing&#10;B) Race is not as well known as ethnicity&#10;C) Ethnicity is more important that race&#10;D) The lack of a clear distinction between the two

Accepted Answer

The lack of a clear distinction between race and ethnicity in the United States often leads to confusion and the two terms being used interchangeably. While race is based on physical characteristics such as skin color, ethnicity is based on cultural factors such as language, religion, and ancestry. However, in the United States, these factors often overlap and are not clearly defined, leading to the confusion between the two terms.

Question 3

In the United States, racial classification is a politicized system that determines access to resources such as:&#10;A) Jobs&#10;B) Voting districts&#10;C) Both A. and B.&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Racial classification in the United States has historically been tied to access to resources such as jobs and voting districts. For example, during the Jim Crow era, Black Americans were often prevented from voting through discriminatory laws and practices such as poll taxes and literacy tests. Additionally, discriminatory hiring practices have also led to limited opportunities for people of color in certain industries. While there have been strides made towards greater equity and inclusion, there are still systemic barriers that exist for marginalized groups.

Question 4

In the United States, ethnicity can be treated as __________ based on different and shared learning experiences within the larger culture:&#10;A) A subculture&#10;B) A minority group&#10;C) A subordinate group&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity can be seen as a subculture, a minority group, or a subordinate group, depending on the context. These terms reflect the shared experiences, values, and practices that distinguish ethnic groups within the larger society.

Question 5

In American culture, __________ are the dominant group sharing multiple ethnic identities.&#10;A) White Americans&#10;B) Black Americans&#10;C) Native Americans&#10;D) Latino Americans

Accepted Answer

The dominant group sharing multiple ethnic identities in American culture is White Americans. They make up the largest racial group in the country and have diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Irish, Italian, German, Polish, English, Scottish, and many others.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the assimilation model?&#10;A) It is the process of change a minority ethnic group may experience when moving to a country where another culture dominates.&#10;B) It suggests that minority ethnic groups adopt the norms of the dominant culture.&#10;C) Both A. and B.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The assimilation model is the process of change a minority ethnic group may experience when moving to a country where another culture dominates, and it suggests that minority ethnic groups adopt the norms of the dominant culture. Therefore, both option A and B are true.

Question 7

__________ consciousness, like race consciousness, is informed by how aware members of the respective group and members of the larger society are of the differences that influence human interaction.&#10;A) Global&#10;B) Organizational&#10;C) Ethnic&#10;D) Mental

Accepted Answer

Ethnic consciousness refers to an individual's awareness of their ethnicity and how it may differ from others, as well as how these differences may impact interactions between individuals and larger groups in society. Awareness of these differences is influenced by the level of awareness among both the individual's own ethnic group and the larger society.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example discussed in the text of conflict caused by ethnic difference in the United States?&#10;A) The Civil Rights Movement&#10;B) The Feminist Movement&#10;C) The War on Drugs&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The Civil Rights Movement was a prime example of conflict caused by ethnic differences in the United States. It was a struggle for African Americans to gain equal rights and end segregation, which was deeply rooted in ethnic discrimination.

Question 9

Which of the following is an underlying assumption of the &#34;value in diversity&#34; perspective?&#10;A) An increase in racial/ethnic diversity means that a work group will experience possible positive outcomes such as increased information, enhanced problem-solving ability, constructive conflict and debate, increased creativity, higher-quality decisions, and increased understanding of different ethnicities/cultures.&#10;B) Surface-level diversity such as race is indicative of deeper-level differences, such as cognitive processes/schemas, differential knowledge base, different sets of experiences, and different views of the world.&#10;C) Both A. and B.&#10;D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The "value in diversity" perspective assumes that an increase in racial/ethnic diversity (A) leads to the positive outcomes listed, and that surface-level diversity such as race is indicative of deeper-level differences (B). Therefore, both A and B are underlying assumptions of this perspective.

Question 10

__________ are the most pervasive problem ethnic minorities confront in the workplace.&#10;A) Stereotypes&#10;B) More difficult assigned tasks&#10;C) Language barriers&#10;D) Sexual orientations

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are the most pervasive problem ethnic minorities face in the workplace. This includes assumptions about their abilities, work ethic, language proficiency, and cultural background. Stereotyping can have a negative impact on an individual's performance and can lead to discrimination and exclusion from certain opportunities. Language barriers and sexual orientations can also be significant challenges, but they are not as pervasive as stereotypes. More difficult assigned tasks may be an issue, but it is not a common problem faced by all ethnic minorities in the workplace.

Deck 6: Ethnicity and Diversity in the Workforce