Question 1

Most Americans agree that the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism.

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Public opinion on the Confederate flag is divided in the United States, with some viewing it as a symbol of Southern heritage and others as a symbol of racism.

Question 2

Malcolm X was an advocate for autonomy and a pluralistic relationship with the United States.

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Malcolm X advocated for Black empowerment and self-determination, promoting the idea of a separate Black identity and community within the United States, which aligns with the concept of autonomy and a pluralistic relationship.

Question 3

The civil rights movement was successful in ending de facto segregation in the United States.

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The civil rights movement significantly challenged and reduced de jure (legal) segregation, especially in the South, through legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, de facto segregation, which is segregation that occurs without legal basis, often through economic, social, and institutional practices, persists in many areas, including housing, education, and employment.

Question 4

Public opinion polls suggest a trend toward pessimism regarding race relations in recent years.

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Question 5

Race and masculinity combine to produce a level of fear of Black men for many White people.

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This phenomenon is often attributed to societal stereotypes and media portrayals that have historically depicted Black men as more threatening or dangerous, leading to a heightened level of fear among some White individuals.

Question 6

The only notable contribution of the Black Panther Party is a framework for armed patrolling and monitoring of the police.

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The Black Panther Party also initiated a variety of community social programs, including free breakfast programs for children, health clinics, and educational programs, which had significant impacts on their communities beyond their policing initiatives.

Question 7

The Nation of Islam and other Black Power groups distinguished between racial separation and racial segregation, with the former supporting empowerment and the latter supporting domination.

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The Nation of Islam and other Black Power groups advocated for racial separation as a means of empowerment and self-determination for Black people, contrasting it with racial segregation, which they saw as a system of racial domination and oppression imposed by white society.

Question 8

The Moynihan Report, which supports the culture of poverty theory, could be considered by critics as an example of blaming the victim.

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The Moynihan Report has been criticized for its portrayal of the black family structure as dysfunctional, which some interpret as attributing poverty to the behaviors and cultural patterns of the poor themselves, rather than to structural factors, thus leading to accusations of "blaming the victim."

Question 9

The Black middle class has decreased since the Reconstruction era.

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The Black middle class has actually grown since the Reconstruction era, which followed the Civil War and lasted from 1865 to 1877. During Reconstruction, African Americans made significant political, social, and economic gains. However, the establishment of a Black middle class in America significantly expanded during the 20th century, especially after World War II, due to civil rights advancements, increased access to education, and job opportunities.

Question 10

Modern racism is a form of blaming the victim; it sees the problem of inequality as the responsibility of minority groups and not the larger society.

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Modern racism often involves attributing disparities and inequalities to the behaviors or cultural practices of minority groups rather than recognizing systemic and structural factors perpetuated by the larger society.

Question 11

"Relations between dominant and minority groups change as the larger society changes." Apply this idea to American Black-White relations in the 20th century. How were African Americans in the South and North affected by industrialization and automation? Include a discussion on changing prejudices and discrimination, jobs, and residential patterns.

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Question 12

The civil rights movement in the South during the 1950s and 1960s relied on nonviolent, direct action as a primary strategy. Describe how this strategy worked. Why did this strategy succeed in the South? Why did it not succeed outside of the South?

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Question 13

Summarize and critique the culture of poverty theory as it has been applied to African Americans. Does the culture of poverty theory provide an adequate explanation for Black urban poverty? Why or why not?

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Question 14

Characterize the status of African Americans in terms of acculturation, secondary structural integration, and primary structural assimilation.

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Question 15

Describe and explain modern racism. How does this form of prejudice differ from other forms? How does modern racism function to maintain racial inequality?

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Question 16

How do people of multiracial descent define themselves today? How are they defined by others? What are the implications of these definitions?

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Question 17

Explain how gender shaped the experiences of men and women in the civil rights and Black Power movements.

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Question 18

Compare and contrast the civil rights and Black Power movements in terms of emergence, strategy, politics, and contributions. How do these movements relate to Black Lives Matter and other contemporary racial justice movements?

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Question 19

The chapter explores contemporary debates over history and remembering through discussing tensions regarding narratives of progress and postracialism and the meaning of Confederate symbols. What is the significance of history, remembering, and narratives in shaping contemporary race relations?

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Question 20

Recent racial justice movements have placed questions regarding racism in the criminal justice system at the forefront of their agendas. What policies, processes, and practices discussed in the chapter text support the argument that the criminal justice system is biased?

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Quiz 5: African Americans: From Segregation to Modern Institutional Discrimination and Modern Racism