Question 1

Which of the following is one of the three fundamental components of racism?&#10;A) It is rooted in beliefs about group differences that are assumed to reflect fundamental biological differences.&#10;B) It involves an individual making well-differentiated, negative evaluations and feelings about another racial group.&#10;C) It reflects the disparate treatment of groups by individuals and institutions in ways that perpetuate negative beliefs, attitudes, and outcomes.&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are fundamental components of racism. Racism involves beliefs about group differences that are assumed to reflect fundamental biological differences (A), individual negative evaluations and feelings about another racial group (B), and disparate treatment of groups by individuals and institutions that perpetuate negative beliefs, attitudes, and outcomes (C).

Question 2

__________ is a selectively unjustified negative behavior toward members of a target group that involves denying individuals or groups of people equal treatment.&#10;A) Stereotyping&#10;B) Racial discrimination&#10;C) Racial profiling&#10;D) Racial prejudices

Accepted Answer

Racial discrimination involves denying individuals or groups of people equal treatment. Stereotyping refers to generalizing a group of people based on certain characteristics, while racial profiling involves using a person's race or ethnicity as grounds for suspicion or investigation. Racial prejudices refer to preconceived opinions or attitudes held towards a particular race or ethnicity.

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of racial harassment?&#10;A) Ethnic slurs&#10;B) Derogatory statements or insults&#10;C) Not speaking someone's language&#10;D) Verbal or physical abuse

Accepted Answer

Not speaking someone's language, while it may be considered insensitive or exclusionary, is not an example of racial harassment as it does not involve derogatory comments or actions towards a person based on their race or ethnicity.

Question 4

__________ is produced by using power and privilege to relegate a racial group to a subordinate status.&#10;A) Racism&#10;B) Stereotyping&#10;C) Desensitizing&#10;D) Racial oppression

Accepted Answer

Racial oppression refers to the use of power and privilege to subjugate a particular racial group to inferior status. It involves denying them their rights and access to resources, marginalizing them in society, and enforcing discriminatory laws and policies that reinforce their subordination. It is a systematic form of discrimination that perpetuates social inequality and injustice, which in turn can lead to other forms of oppression such as poverty, violence, and poor health outcomes.

Question 5

__________ established a racial divide that is ultimately the source of racism in this country.&#10;A) The Cold War&#10;B) Slavery&#10;C) Feminism&#10;D) Globalism

Accepted Answer

Slavery is the only option that specifically addresses the establishment of a racial divide in the country, which laid the foundation for systemic and institutionalized racism. While the other options (The Cold War, Feminism, Globalism) may have had an impact on society, they are not directly related to the creation of a racial divide in the same way that slavery is.

Question 6

Which of the following is discussed as a frequent re-occurring hate symbol in the workplace with the intent to provoke fear and is representative of slavery and Jim Crow eras?&#10;A) Swastikas&#10;B) Rosaries&#10;C) Nooses&#10;D) The Confederate flag

Accepted Answer

Nooses are often used as a hate symbol in the workplace, as they represent the history of lynching and the oppression of black Americans during slavery and Jim Crow eras. The display of nooses can provoke fear and intimidation among employees who are members of marginalized groups. Swastikas, rosaries, and the Confederate flag are also associated with hate symbolism, but they are not specifically mentioned as frequent re-occurring symbols in the workplace in this question.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of racial harassment being conveyed through the use of technology?&#10;A) Blogs&#10;B) Newspapers&#10;C) Social media&#10;D) Websites

Accepted Answer

Racism can be conveyed through technology such as blogs, social media, and websites where people can post offensive content. However, newspapers are not an example of technology, as they primarily use traditional printing methods to distribute news.

Question 8

The emotional impact of racism, in general, on an individual's well-being is a topic that has received __________ attention in discussion of workforce diversity.&#10;A) A lot&#10;B) A moderate amount&#10;C) More than enough&#10;D) Little

Accepted Answer

The emotional impact of racism on an individual's well-being has often been overlooked or underemphasized in discussions about workforce diversity, indicating that it has received little attention.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding racial harassment?&#10;A) Racial harassment has the potential for producing stress and stress-related psychological and physiological conditions.&#10;B) Racial harassment can be associated to demeaning situations where individuals are made to feel inferior.&#10;C) Racial harassment is intended to communicate or make salient an inferior status because of membership in a non-dominant racial group.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true regarding racial harassment. Racial harassment can produce stress and stress-related conditions, is often associated with situations that make individuals feel inferior, and is intended to communicate an inferior status based on race.

Question 10

Despite diversity training and race-relations programs conducted by corporations, racial bias and hatred is __________ in the U.S. workplace.&#10;A) Decreasing&#10;B) Increasing&#10;C) Stagnant&#10;D) Evolving

Accepted Answer

Studies and reports show that incidents of workplace discrimination and harassment based on race are increasing in the U.S. Despite efforts by corporations to address this issue through diversity training and other programs, there is still a long way to go towards creating truly inclusive and bias-free workplaces.

Deck 14: Re-Emergence of Racial Harassment and Racial Hate Symbols in the Workforce