Question 1

Juan and Jessica are emergency room nurses.Within 5 years,Juan has been promoted twice and has doubled his salary.His boss,when interviewed,believes that Juan is more capable at the job than Jessica because he is male.This is an example of which concept?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "glass escalator" refers to the advantage men often experience in professions dominated by women, such as nursing, where they are promoted more quickly and easily than their female counterparts, as illustrated by Juan's rapid promotions and salary increase compared to Jessica.

Question 2

According to the chapter text,who is most likely to rely on Social Security benefits?

Accepted Answer

The chapter text states that "among older Americans, African American women have the highest poverty rate and are therefore more reliant on Social Security benefits than any other demographic group."

Question 3

Recently,members of a gang decided to write negative racial slurs all over a rival gang's territory just for the fun of it.This is an example of which racial motive?

Accepted Answer

The act of writing racial slurs for fun indicates an emotional motive, as it is driven by the desire to provoke or express feelings rather than a deep-seated belief or ideology.

Question 4

Recent Hispanic immigrants often perform better in school than those who have been here longer.What does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon of recent Hispanic immigrants performing better in school than those who have been in the US longer is known as the "immigrant paradox." This contradicts the assumption that immigrant children do not perform as well academically as their US-born peers. It is thought that the paradox may be due to factors such as: a stronger work ethic and motivation among recent immigrants, cultural attitudes towards education, and higher levels of family support and involvement.

Question 5

A recent study on Black and White consumption found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that Whites tend to consume more than Blacks across various income levels, reflecting disparities in wealth accumulation, access to credit, and consumption opportunities.

Question 6

Prejudice is a(n)______,whereas discrimination is a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to a negative attitude or belief towards an individual or group based on preconceived notions. Discrimination, on the other hand, involves the actual act of treating individuals or groups unfairly based on their membership in a particular group. Therefore, prejudice is an attitude, while discrimination is an action.

Question 7

What percentage of Whites in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

Accepted Answer

According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate for white Americans in 2020 was 9%. This is lower than the poverty rates for Black and Hispanic Americans, which were 21% and 18.3%, respectively.

Question 8

During the 1950s,blacks and whites had separate bathroom facilities,attended separate schools,and used different water fountains.What does this exemplify?

Accepted Answer

Segregation refers to the enforced separation of groups based on social or racial characteristics, which is exemplified by the separate bathroom facilities, schools, and water fountains for blacks and whites during the 1950s. Genocide refers to the intentional destruction of a group, assimilation refers to the process of becoming similar to a dominant group, and pluralism refers to a society where multiple cultural groups coexist peacefully.

Question 9

Recently,a black family moved into an all-white neighborhood.The whites who lived in the neighborhood wanted the black family to leave so they began to harass them daily.This is an example of ______ motive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recently,a black family moved into an all-white...

Question 10

When immigrants come to the U.S.,many of them feel compelled to give up their native language to learn English.This is an example of which of these?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process of immigrants adopting the values and customs of the dominant culture within a society. Giving up one's native language to learn English is an example of assimilation as the immigrant is adopting the language of the dominant culture in the U.S.

Question 11

Adam,a white male office worker,is upset because he got passed over for a promotion by Joe,a Latino co-worker.Adam now writes hateful emails about Joe to his fellow coworkers.Adam's actions can be categorized as being driven by a which of these motives?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adam,a white male office worker,is upset because...

Question 12

Kimberly is a 22-year-old African American female who has been passed over for a promotion for 5 years at her company.She feels as if her age,race,and sex have prevented her from climbing the executive ladder.This is an example of which concept?

Accepted Answer

Kimberly's experience represents the concept of intersectionality, where multiple intersecting identities (in this case, age, race, and sex) contribute to experiences of oppression, discrimination, and marginalization. This concept highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the unique experiences of individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups.

Question 13

When Irish immigrants came to the U.S.in the early 1900s,many whites called them names and treated them in a very negative manner.This exemplifies which of these?

Accepted Answer

Xenophobia refers to a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers. The negative treatment and name-calling directed towards Irish immigrants reflects this sentiment by some white Americans.Ethnocentrism (B) refers to a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group, and while it may have played a role in the mistreatment of Irish immigrants, it doesn't quite capture the fear and hatred directed towards them. Structural racism (D) refers to societal patterns that create and maintain racial inequality, which may have contributed to the mistreatment of Irish immigrants, but doesn't quite capture the specific phenomenon of xenophobia in this case. Homophobia (A) refers specifically to a fear or hatred of homosexuals, which is not relevant to the mistreatment of Irish immigrants.

Question 14

White consumption of black culture in the U.S.has historically been which of these?

Accepted Answer

White consumption of black culture in the U.S. has historically been highly selective, with white people picking and choosing certain aspects of black culture to adopt while often ignoring or rejecting the rest. This is seen as a form of cultural appropriation, where white people benefit from using elements of black culture without facing the same discrimination and oppression that black people do.

Question 15

Mary is a waitress who refuses to wait on black customers.This exemplifies which of these?

Accepted Answer

Mary's refusal to wait on black customers is an act of discrimination, which refers to the treatment or unfavorable actions toward individuals based on their membership in a certain group. Prejudice refers to the attitudes or beliefs one holds towards a particular group, while stereotyping refers to the act of making assumptions about individuals based on their group membership. Intersectionality refers to the interconnected nature of social identities, such as race, gender, and sexuality, and how they impact experiences of discrimination and oppression. While intersectionality may be relevant to this scenario, it is not the most applicable answer.

Question 16

According to the chapter text,an example of racialized marketing is which of these?

Accepted Answer

Menthol cigarettes have been widely marketed to Black communities, leading to higher rates of smoking and associated health problems. This is an example of racialized marketing, as companies have specifically targeted Black consumers with advertising and product placement.

Question 17

Which of these is the idea that members of a minority group are affected by the nature of their position in other systems or forms of social inequality?

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality is the idea that individuals experience multiple forms of oppression and discrimination simultaneously, and therefore, their position in society cannot be defined by just one characteristic, such as race or gender. This concept suggests that members of a minority group are affected by the nature of their position in other systems or forms of social inequality, such as class or sexual orientation. Multiracialism refers to the belief that racial categories are becoming less distinct, while pluralism is the coexistence of different racial and ethnic groups in society. Hegemony is the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others.

Question 18

When a set of ideas that reflects the point of view of a white person is accepted as the taken-for-granted understanding of how to interpret culture,it is referred to as which of these?

Accepted Answer

The term "white racial frame" refers to the dominant set of ideas, values, and beliefs that reflect the perspective and interests of white people. This includes assumptions about what is considered normal, desirable, or acceptable within society. It shapes the way people interpret and understand their experiences and surroundings, often in ways that reinforce white privilege and marginalize non-white individuals or groups.

Question 19

What percentage of Hispanics in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

Accepted Answer

According to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau, about 20% of Hispanics in the U.S. were living below the poverty line.

Question 20

Many tourists are attracted to attend a luau when they visit Hawaii.This is an example of which of these?

Accepted Answer

The commercialization of ethnicity refers to the practice of taking cultural traditions and customs and turning them into profitable ventures for outsiders. In this case, the luau is a cultural tradition of the indigenous people of Hawaii that has been turned into a commercial enterprise to attract tourism.

Quiz 10: The Conceptions of Race and Ethnicity

Juan and Jessica are emergency room nurses.Within 5 years,Juan has been promoted twice and has doubled his salary.His boss,when interviewed,believes that Juan is more capable at the job than Jessica because he is male.This is an example of which concept?

According to the chapter text,who is most likely to rely on Social Security benefits?

Recently,members of a gang decided to write negative racial slurs all over a rival gang's territory just for the fun of it.This is an example of which racial motive?

Recent Hispanic immigrants often perform better in school than those who have been here longer.What does this exemplify?

A recent study on Black and White consumption found which of the following?

Prejudice is a(n) ,whereas discrimination is a(n) .

What percentage of Whites in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

During the 1950s,blacks and whites had separate bathroom facilities,attended separate schools,and used different water fountains.What does this exemplify?

Recently,a black family moved into an all-white neighborhood.The whites who lived in the neighborhood wanted the black family to leave so they began to harass them daily.This is an example of ______ motive.

When immigrants come to the U.S.,many of them feel compelled to give up their native language to learn English.This is an example of which of these?

Adam,a white male office worker,is upset because he got passed over for a promotion by Joe,a Latino co-worker.Adam now writes hateful emails about Joe to his fellow coworkers.Adam's actions can be categorized as being driven by a which of these motives?

Kimberly is a 22-year-old African American female who has been passed over for a promotion for 5 years at her company.She feels as if her age,race,and sex have prevented her from climbing the executive ladder.This is an example of which concept?

When Irish immigrants came to the U.S.in the early 1900s,many whites called them names and treated them in a very negative manner.This exemplifies which of these?

White consumption of black culture in the U.S.has historically been which of these?

Mary is a waitress who refuses to wait on black customers.This exemplifies which of these?

According to the chapter text,an example of racialized marketing is which of these?

Which of these is the idea that members of a minority group are affected by the nature of their position in other systems or forms of social inequality?

When a set of ideas that reflects the point of view of a white person is accepted as the taken-for-granted understanding of how to interpret culture,it is referred to as which of these?

What percentage of Hispanics in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

Many tourists are attracted to attend a luau when they visit Hawaii.This is an example of which of these?

Quiz 10: The Conceptions of Race and Ethnicity

Juan and Jessica are emergency room nurses.Within 5 years,Juan has been promoted twice and has doubled his salary.His boss,when interviewed,believes that Juan is more capable at the job than Jessica because he is male.This is an example of which concept?

According to the chapter text,who is most likely to rely on Social Security benefits?

Recently,members of a gang decided to write negative racial slurs all over a rival gang's territory just for the fun of it.This is an example of which racial motive?

Recent Hispanic immigrants often perform better in school than those who have been here longer.What does this exemplify?

A recent study on Black and White consumption found which of the following?

Prejudice is a(n) ______,whereas discrimination is a(n) ______.

What percentage of Whites in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

During the 1950s,blacks and whites had separate bathroom facilities,attended separate schools,and used different water fountains.What does this exemplify?

Recently,a black family moved into an all-white neighborhood.The whites who lived in the neighborhood wanted the black family to leave so they began to harass them daily.This is an example of ______ motive.

When immigrants come to the U.S.,many of them feel compelled to give up their native language to learn English.This is an example of which of these?

Adam,a white male office worker,is upset because he got passed over for a promotion by Joe,a Latino co-worker.Adam now writes hateful emails about Joe to his fellow coworkers.Adam's actions can be categorized as being driven by a which of these motives?

Kimberly is a 22-year-old African American female who has been passed over for a promotion for 5 years at her company.She feels as if her age,race,and sex have prevented her from climbing the executive ladder.This is an example of which concept?

When Irish immigrants came to the U.S.in the early 1900s,many whites called them names and treated them in a very negative manner.This exemplifies which of these?

White consumption of black culture in the U.S.has historically been which of these?

Mary is a waitress who refuses to wait on black customers.This exemplifies which of these?

According to the chapter text,an example of racialized marketing is which of these?

Which of these is the idea that members of a minority group are affected by the nature of their position in other systems or forms of social inequality?

When a set of ideas that reflects the point of view of a white person is accepted as the taken-for-granted understanding of how to interpret culture,it is referred to as which of these?

What percentage of Hispanics in the U.S.are characterized as "poor?"

Many tourists are attracted to attend a luau when they visit Hawaii.This is an example of which of these?

Prejudice is a(n) ,whereas discrimination is a(n) .