Question 1

MIT researchers sent applications to a selection of job ads. Using fictitious names that sound (particularly to whites) like typically white or black names, their findings included all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Being black with three times the job credentials as whites had an impact on the number of call-backs applicants with "black-sounding" names received.

Question 2

The U.S. government did not ratify the 1969 United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination until ______.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government ratified the 1969 United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination in 1994.

Question 3

While other governments that ratified the 1969 United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination agreed to adopt "all necessary measures for speedily eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and manifestations," U.S. officials undertook to do the same not _____.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the U.S. has not yet undertaken to adopt the necessary measures to eliminate racial discrimination.

Question 4

The translation of anti-black attitudes into actual discrimination is shaped not only by white racial framing but also by:

Accepted Answer

The translation of anti-black attitudes into actual discrimination is influenced by both social norms, which involve concerns about others' perceptions, and perceived behavioral controls, which consider potential reactions from those targeted by discrimination.

Question 5

In one study, researchers conducted six focus group interviews with 40 black working-class and black middle-class women of childbearing age. Echoing previous studies, these women:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is E because all the options (A, B, C, D) describe common experiences of discrimination and racism that black women of childbearing age, both working-class and middle-class, might report in such studies, covering a wide range of settings including employment, education, daily social interactions, and interactions with key systems like health care, justice, and housing.

Question 6

Judging from housing audit studies, roughly ____ of all whites are inclined to discriminate in some fashion, subtly or blatantly, in situations where they have housing to rent or sell to black individuals or black families.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Judging from housing audit studies, roughly ____...

Question 7

In regard to contemporary discriminatory practices, most whites seem to fall into one of three categories. These categories include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Whites who speak out against white racism, even to the point of risking injury, friendships, or jobs, are not a category of whites who engage in discriminatory practices.

Question 8

Research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that many white individuals, including those who identify as liberal, often do not perceive overtly racist actions by other whites as sufficiently serious to warrant intervention or to affect their relationships with individuals who engage in such behavior. Additionally, a sense of white superiority or virtue, to some extent, is present in the consciousness of many whites, including those who are liberal on various racial issues.

Question 9

Recall the research by Joe Feagin and Leslie Picca that involved gathering brief semester journals from 626 white students at various colleges and universities. They found:

Accepted Answer

The research by Joe Feagin and Leslie Picca found all of the mentioned observations in their study of white students' journals, indicating a lack of assertive protest against racism in both public and private settings, and a tendency to overlook racist behavior among peers and family.

Question 10

When issues of racism are discussed in the mainstream media all the following usually occurs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

White blue-collar violence against Black Americans and other Americans of color often receives significant news attention, contrary to the claim that it receives no attention. This attention can sometimes overshadow discussions of systemic racism or the roles that individuals in higher socioeconomic classes play in perpetuating racism.

Question 11

Half or more of African Americans say that they have been personally discriminated against when:

Accepted Answer

Surveys and studies have consistently shown that a significant portion of African Americans report experiencing discrimination in various aspects of their lives, including interactions with police, job applications, and considerations for promotions. This widespread experience of discrimination reflects systemic issues within these areas.

Question 12

In a Pew national survey, ___ percent of black respondents indicated on a general question that black Americans still faced a lot of discrimination, while just ___ percent of the whites in the survey agreed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a Pew national survey, ___ percent...

Question 13

Racially negative encounters African Americans reported facing several times a year, included:

Accepted Answer

African Americans have reported experiencing various racially negative encounters several times a year, including being threatened, harassed, and treated as if they were not smart. These experiences encompass a range of discriminatory behaviors that contribute to the systemic racism faced by African Americans.

Question 14

Racially negative encounters African Americans reported facing several times a year, included:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, C, D) are examples of racially negative encounters that African Americans have reported facing several times a year. These experiences range from receiving poor service in public places to being treated with less courtesy or respect, reflecting broader issues of racial bias and discrimination.

Question 15

In _____, the U.S. Supreme Court finally began to knock down a few state laws severely discriminating against black voters.

Accepted Answer

In 1915, the U.S. Supreme Court began to address discriminatory state laws against black voters, notably with the case Guinn v. United States, which struck down grandfather clauses that exempted white voters from literacy tests.

Question 16

Not until the ______ were millions of black citizens finally voting in the South.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Not until the ______ were millions of...

Question 17

A disturbing array of blocking strategies used by white officials to reduce black and Latino representation or voting, includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (gerrymandering, changing elective offices into appointive offices, and adding new qualifications for office) are strategies that have been used to reduce the representation or influence of black and Latino voters.

Question 18

A disturbing array of blocking strategies used by ordinary and elite whites to reduce black and Latino representation or voting, includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (suddenly changing the location of polling places, creating difficult registration procedures, and "ballot security" programs) are strategies that have been used to reduce black and Latino representation or voting. These tactics can create barriers to voting, intimidate voters, and suppress voter turnout among minority communities.

Question 19

In recent elections voter-restriction programs have involved:

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A through D) describe tactics that have been reported as part of voter-restriction programs in recent elections. These tactics can intimidate voters, slow down voting processes, and potentially suppress voter turnout, especially among minority communities.

Question 20

____________ is the practice of sending mass direct mailings to registered voters by non-forwardable mail, then assembling lists of voters from the returned mail in order to officially challenge their right to vote on that basis alone.

Accepted Answer

Voter caging is a tactic where non-forwardable mail is sent to registered voters and those whose mail is returned undelivered are challenged or removed from voter rolls, often without further verification of their ineligibility to vote.

Quiz 5: Racial Oppression Today: Everyday Practice

MIT researchers sent applications to a selection of job ads. Using fictitious names that sound (particularly to whites) like typically white or black names, their findings included all the following EXCEPT:

The U.S. government did not ratify the 1969 United Nations International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination until ______.

The translation of anti-black attitudes into actual discrimination is shaped not only by white racial framing but also by:

In one study, researchers conducted six focus group interviews with 40 black working-class and black middle-class women of childbearing age. Echoing previous studies, these women:

Judging from housing audit studies, roughly ____ of all whites are inclined to discriminate in some fashion, subtly or blatantly, in situations where they have housing to rent or sell to black individuals or black families.

In regard to contemporary discriminatory practices, most whites seem to fall into one of three categories. These categories include all the following EXCEPT:

Research suggests that:

Recall the research by Joe Feagin and Leslie Picca that involved gathering brief semester journals from 626 white students at various colleges and universities. They found:

When issues of racism are discussed in the mainstream media all the following usually occurs EXCEPT:

Half or more of African Americans say that they have been personally discriminated against when:

In a Pew national survey, _ percent of black respondents indicated on a general question that black Americans still faced a lot of discrimination, while just _ percent of the whites in the survey agreed.

Racially negative encounters African Americans reported facing several times a year, included:

Racially negative encounters African Americans reported facing several times a year, included:

In _____, the U.S. Supreme Court finally began to knock down a few state laws severely discriminating against black voters.

Not until the ______ were millions of black citizens finally voting in the South.

A disturbing array of blocking strategies used by white officials to reduce black and Latino representation or voting, includes which of the following?

A disturbing array of blocking strategies used by ordinary and elite whites to reduce black and Latino representation or voting, includes which of the following?

In recent elections voter-restriction programs have involved:

____________ is the practice of sending mass direct mailings to registered voters by non-forwardable mail, then assembling lists of voters from the returned mail in order to officially challenge their right to vote on that basis alone.