Question 1

Which film helped Indians become a more noteworthy ethnic group in popular media?&#10;A) the 2006 film The Namesake&#10;B) the 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited&#10;C) the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire&#10;D) the 2012 film Life of Pi

Accepted Answer

The 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire helped bring Indian culture and its people to a more prominent position in popular media. The film was widely acclaimed, won numerous awards, and brought attention to the social and economic issues faced by many people in India.

Question 2

The ______ in 1965 allowed technical professionals from Asia to immigrate to the United States to achieve upward mobility.&#10;A) Emergency Quota Act&#10;B) Scott Act&#10;C) Immigration Reform and Control Act&#10;D) Immigration and Nationality Act

Accepted Answer

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 abolished the National Origins Formula that had previously limited the number of immigrants from certain countries, and instead established a quota system based on family reunification and employment-based preferences. This allowed technical professionals from Asia to immigrate to the United States to achieve upward mobility. The Emergency Quota Act was passed in 1921 and limited the number of immigrants from each country annually. The Scott Act was passed in 1888 and prohibited Chinese laborers who had left the United States from returning. The Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed in 1986 and provided amnesty to undocumented immigrants who had been living in the United States since 1982.

Question 3

The wave of Asian immigration that followed consisted mostly of ______.&#10;A) individuals who were willing to serve in the U.S. armed forces&#10;B) individuals with expertise in the health care professions&#10;C) less educated family members of the technical professionals&#10;D) wealthy family members of the technical professionals

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the immigration consisted mostly of "less educated family members of the technical professionals", indicating that they were not highly skilled professionals themselves, but rather family members coming to join their more skilled relatives.

Question 4

Which theory discussed by the author asserts that immigrant groups assimilate differently according to the various types of capital they possess?&#10;A) progressive assimilation&#10;B) coercive assimilation&#10;C) racial assimilation&#10;D) segmented assimilation

Accepted Answer

The theory that asserts that immigrant groups assimilate differently according to the various types of capital they possess is segmented assimilation, which is discussed by the author in the passage.

Question 5

Thakore explains that traditional theories of assimilation fail to account for everyday experiences of ______.&#10;A) racism&#10;B) ageism&#10;C) sexism&#10;D) Islamophobia

Accepted Answer

Thakore argues that traditional theories of assimilation do not account for the everyday experiences of racism faced by immigrants and minority groups, which can hinder their assimilation process.

Question 6

Which of the following is the process by which people are placed into racial groups according to their physical appearance?&#10;A) race baiting&#10;B) racial profiling&#10;C) racialization&#10;D) racism

Accepted Answer

Racialization is the process by which people are categorized into racial groups based on their physical appearance. This can include skin color, facial features, hair texture, and other physical characteristics. This process often involves assigning social meanings and stereotypes to individuals based on their perceived race. Race baiting and racial profiling are both forms of discrimination that can occur as a result of racialization, while racism is a broader system of oppression that includes individual acts of prejudice as well as institutional and structural inequalities.

Question 7

Thakore explains that the stereotype of South Asians as ______ runs counter to historical reality.&#10;A) urban dwellers&#10;B) low-level service employees&#10;C) highly skilled workers&#10;D) high-achieving students

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Question 8

In the 21st century, there were more examples of South Asian media characters who played highly skilled professionals. Thakore explains that these characterizations reflect the ______ stereotype to a certain extent.

A) "honorary White"
B) "Tiger parenting "
C) "model minority"
D) "forever foreigner"

Accepted Answer

The phrase "model minority" refers to the stereotype that Asian Americans are successful, high-achieving, and law-abiding. This stereotype often leads to the expectation that Asian Americans should conform to this image, regardless of their individual experiences or hardships. The portrayal of South Asian media characters as highly skilled professionals can be seen as an extension of this stereotype, as it reinforces the idea that South Asians are also part of the "model minority" group.

Question 9

Thakore explains that many scholars consider the &#34;model minority&#34; stereotype to be ______.&#10;A) problematic&#10;B) positive&#10;C) misleading&#10;D) divisive

Accepted Answer

The "model minority" stereotype is problematic because it can lead to discrimination against other minority groups.

Question 10

Which of the following does Thakore discuss to illustrate how South Asians are subjected to the same discriminatory experiences of not being White as other ethnic minorities?&#10;A) discrimination through residential segregation&#10;B) discrimination relating to skin tone&#10;C) discrimination through hostile work environments&#10;D) discrimination through disenfranchisement

Accepted Answer

Thakore discusses discrimination relating to skin tone to illustrate how South Asians, like other ethnic minorities, experience discrimination for not being White. This aspect highlights the shared experiences of racial discrimination based on physical appearance, particularly skin color, among various ethnic groups.

Question 11

According to Thakore, how do South Asians tend to be portrayed in current media?

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Question 12

Contemporary South Asian media characters tend to reflect which two South Asian demographic groups?

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Question 13

According to Thakore, how have contemporary race scholars explained the position of South Asians in the U.S. racial hierarchy?

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Question 14

How has the characterization of South Asians in the media changed over time?

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Question 15

According to Thakore, how do media producers create media characterizations of South Asians?

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Deck 38: Must-See TV: South Asian Characterizations in American Popular Media