Question 1

From which world regions do most of today's immigrants come?&#10;A)Asia&#10;B)Africa&#10;C)South America&#10;D)Europe

Accepted Answer

According to data from the United Nations, Asia is the world region with the highest number of international migrants in 2020, with a total of 87.5 million people. This is followed by Europe with 82 million, Africa with 25.3 million, North America with 8.3 million, Latin America and the Caribbean with 9.5 million, and Oceania with 1.5 million. Therefore, choice A) is the best answer.

Question 2

The ancestors of which of the following first settled the lands of the Western Hemisphere?&#10;A)Italian Canadians&#10;B)European Canadians&#10;C)African Americans&#10;D)Aboriginal people

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal people are the indigenous people who first settled the lands of the Western Hemisphere. Italian Canadians, European Canadians, and African Americans came centuries later as immigrants or descendants of immigrants.

Question 3

Which of the following concepts refers to a state in which racial and ethnic minorities are distinct but have social parity?&#10;A)genocide&#10;B)segregation&#10;C)assimilation&#10;D)pluralism

Accepted Answer

Pluralism refers to a state in which racial and ethnic minorities are distinct but have social parity, meaning they have equal access to resources and opportunities. Genocide refers to the intentional and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, or religious group. Segregation refers to the forced separation of different racial or ethnic groups. Assimilation refers to the process by which minority cultures and traditions are absorbed into the dominant culture.

Question 4

Discrimination is an unfair belief about an entire category of people.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Scientific research shows that there are three biologically pure races.

Accepted Answer

Scientific research has actually shown that the concept of biologically pure races is a flawed and outdated one. Race is a social construct, not a biological one. There is more genetic diversity within any given racial group than there is between different racial groups.

Question 6

The claim that defining members of some minority as inferior will make them inferior is one application of:&#10;A)social distance research.&#10;B)the iron law of oligarchy.&#10;C)the Thomas Theorem.&#10;D)authoritarian personality theory.

Accepted Answer

The claim that defining members of some minority as inferior will make them inferior is an application of the Thomas Theorem, which states that "if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." Therefore, if a society defines a particular group as inferior, they will be treated as such and may internalize these beliefs, leading to actual inferiority. Social distance research, the iron law of oligarchy, and authoritarian personality theory are not directly related to this claim.

Question 7

_____________ is the diversity capital of Canada.&#10;A)Toronto&#10;B)Vancouver&#10;C)Montreal&#10;D)Winnipeg

Accepted Answer

Toronto is known as the most diverse city in Canada, with over half of its population born outside of the country. It is home to a wide range of ethnic and cultural communities, including Chinese, South Asian, Caribbean, and Indigenous peoples. Toronto is also known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, making it a truly inclusive and diverse city.

Question 8

Discuss slavery in Canada and note when and why it was abolished.

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Question 9

With whom do we associate Authoritarian Personality theory?&#10;A)Adorno&#10;B)Bogardus&#10;C)Marx&#10;D)Durkheim

Accepted Answer

The Authoritarian Personality theory is associated with Theodor Adorno, a German sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist. Adorno was one of the authors of The Authoritarian Personality, a book that analyzed the psychological and ideological roots of fascism and totalitarianism.

Question 10

The existence of Africville in Halifax is an example of:&#10;A)assimilation&#10;B)segregation&#10;C)pluralism&#10;D)miscegenation

Accepted Answer

Africville was a historically Black neighbourhood in Halifax, Nova Scotia that was segregated from the rest of the city. The residents were not given the same level of services or opportunities as other citizens and were forced to live in substandard conditions. This is a clear example of segregation, which is the separation of different groups based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Deck 14: C: Race and Ethnicity