Question 1

The expansion of businesses into markets around the world is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The expansion of businesses into markets around the world is known as globalization. This process involves the integration and interaction of companies, people, and governments worldwide.

Question 2

Historically, the anti-immigrant nativistic movements of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries:

Accepted Answer

Nativistic movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often promoted violence against newer immigrants as a way to protect the perceived cultural and economic interests of native-born Americans. These movements were characterized by xenophobia and racism, leading to acts of violence and discrimination against immigrants.

Question 3

The changes in the patterns of immigration during the last 40 years illustrate the fact that the population of the United States is becoming much more _____.

Accepted Answer

The population of the United States has become more diverse or heterogeneous due to changes in immigration patterns over the last 40 years, incorporating people from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and national backgrounds.

Question 4

According to Martin and Nakayama, the study of intercultural communication in order to proselytize others without their consent illustrates a(n) _____ issue about the application of intercultural knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Using intercultural communication skills to proselytize without consent raises ethical concerns about respect, consent, and the appropriate use of knowledge in intercultural interactions.

Question 5

Token stories of success and upward mobility (illustrated by Oprah, Ross Perot, and Madonna) reinforce _____ and perpetuate the myth that there is equal opportunity for all to achieve upward mobility in the United States.

Accepted Answer

These stories reinforce the existing class structure by suggesting that anyone can succeed if they work hard enough, which perpetuates the myth of equal opportunity for upward mobility, despite systemic barriers that may exist.

Question 6

Being aware of one's cultural limitations and taking an "other-oriented" approach in intercultural encounters is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

Cultural humility involves recognizing one's own cultural biases and limitations and adopting a learning stance in interactions with people from other cultures. It emphasizes an "other-oriented" approach, focusing on the perspectives and experiences of others.

Question 7

_____ refers to certain bodies of cultural knowledge and cultural competencies.

Accepted Answer

Cultural capital refers to the non-financial social assets that promote social mobility beyond economic means. Examples include education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.

Question 8

Ethnic and national groups that are geographically dispersed throughout the world are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Diasporic groups refer to ethnic and national communities that are spread out across the world, often as a result of migration, trade, or other historical processes.

Question 9

Assembly plants or factories, mainly of U.S. companies, established on the U.S.-Mexican border and primarily using Mexican labor are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Maquiladoras are manufacturing operations in Mexico, near the U.S.-Mexico border, where factories import material and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis for assembly, processing, or manufacturing and then export the assembled, processed, or manufactured products, usually back to the originating country. They are a significant part of the Mexican economy and utilize mainly Mexican labor.

Question 10

The way individuals make sense of their multiple images concerning the sense of self in different social contexts is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Identity management refers to the processes through which individuals influence how they are perceived by others, often by adjusting their behavior or presentation in different social contexts to align with their sense of self or the expectations of others.

Question 11

Many American companies provide little or no training before sending their workers overseas.

Accepted Answer

Many American companies indeed provide little or no training for cultural and language preparation before sending their workers overseas, which can lead to challenges in adapting and succeeding in international assignments.

Question 12

Anti-immigrant, nativist sentiment was well supported at the government level during the late 1800s.

Accepted Answer

During the late 1800s, the U.S. government enacted several laws reflecting anti-immigrant, nativist sentiments, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers.

Question 13

The Chinese Exclusion Act officially prohibited the Chinese from immigrating to the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States, specifically prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers.

Question 14

Maquiladoras are an example of how multinational corporations can reap lower labor costs while adhering to U.S. environmental policies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maquiladoras are an example of how multinational...

Question 15

Until the 1960s, most immigrants to the United States came from Europe.

Accepted Answer

Before the 1960s, the majority of immigrants to the United States were from European countries, largely due to restrictive immigration laws that favored European immigrants.

Question 16

Generally speaking, all immigrants can assimilate in the American "melting pot."

Accepted Answer

The concept of the "melting pot" suggests that all immigrants will blend into a single culture, but in reality, assimilation varies greatly among individuals and communities due to factors like socioeconomic status, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the policies of the receiving country.

Question 17

The universalist position holds that cultural behavior can only be judged within the context in which it occurs.

Accepted Answer

The universalist position argues that there are certain universal values or ethical standards that apply across all cultures, rather than believing behaviors can only be judged within their specific cultural context.

Question 18

In the next 20 years, the racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S. population will be distributed
more evenly across the nation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the next 20 years, the racial...

Question 19

A dialogical approach focuses on the importance of dialogue in developing and maintaining relationships between individuals and communities.

Accepted Answer

A dialogical approach indeed emphasizes the significance of dialogue (conversation and interaction) in building and sustaining relationships among individuals and within communities, fostering understanding and collaboration.

Question 20

Cultural humility is the process of learning to understand oneself and one's position in society.

Accepted Answer

Cultural humility involves recognizing and challenging power imbalances for respectful partnerships and lifelong learning. It focuses on self-reflection and personal critique about one's cultural assumptions and biases, rather than just understanding oneself and one's position in society.

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