Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the theory of racial formation?

Accepted Answer

Racial formation theory posits that racial categories are shaped by social, economic, and political forces, including government actions that can lead to unequal treatment of different racial groups.

Question 2

In regard to migration to the United States,

Accepted Answer

Mexicans have historically been allowed to migrate to the United States during times of labor shortages, particularly for agricultural work, such as during the Bracero Program.

Question 3

The first Asians to arrive in the United States in sizable numbers were from

Accepted Answer

The first sizable group of Asians to immigrate to the United States were Chinese, arriving during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century.

Question 4

The "Jim Crow" laws designed to enforce the physical and social separation of African Americans from whites in all areas of public life after 1863 were examples of

Accepted Answer

The "Jim Crow" laws were examples of de jure segregation because they were legally sanctioned laws that enforced racial segregation in public facilities and services.

Question 5

The largest subordinate racial-ethnic group in the U.S. is

Accepted Answer

Hispanic Americans are the largest subordinate racial-ethnic group in the U.S., surpassing African Americans in population size.

Question 6

Which of the following groups suffered internment in U.S. concentration camps during World War II?

Accepted Answer

Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and interned in camps during World War II due to wartime hysteria and racial prejudice following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Question 7

Which of the following groups has suffered the most discrimination as a result of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986?

Accepted Answer

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 led to increased scrutiny and discrimination against Hispanic Americans, as it aimed to curb illegal immigration, primarily affecting those of Hispanic descent.

Question 8

Which of the following would assert that discriminated-against individuals and groups are at least partly responsible for their own subordination because of decisions they make along the way?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would assert that...

Question 9

Which of the following would view families, schools, and churches as being key institutions that should encourage minority acceptance of dominant U.S. cultural patterns?

Accepted Answer

Functionalist theorists view institutions like families, schools, and churches as essential for socializing individuals into the dominant cultural norms and values, promoting social cohesion and stability.

Question 10

Which of the following emphasize that solutions to the problem of inequality will be found only through government programs that specifically attack racial inequality and actively reduce patterns of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists focus on the power dynamics and inequalities within society, emphasizing that systemic issues like racial inequality require active intervention and government programs to address and reduce discrimination.

Question 11

Which of the following purport that prejudice and discrimination are learned and can be unlearned?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionist theorists focus on the social processes and interactions through which individuals learn behaviors and attitudes, including prejudice and discrimination, suggesting they can also be unlearned through new interactions and experiences.

Question 12

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the functionalist perspective on racial and ethnic problems?

Accepted Answer

The functionalist perspective views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability. From this perspective, racial and ethnic discord is seen as a threat to social stability and must be managed or resolved to maintain societal equilibrium.

Question 13

Conflict perspectives on racial and ethnic inequality are based on the assumption that

Accepted Answer

Conflict perspectives emphasize how economic stratification and unequal access to power create disadvantages for minority groups compared to dominant groups.

Question 14

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the distinction between racial groups and ethnic groups?

Accepted Answer

Ethnic groups are defined by shared cultural traits, such as language or religion, and can include people from various racial backgrounds.

Question 15

State-sanctioned patriotic acts and rituals are examples of

Accepted Answer

The answer of State-sanctioned patriotic acts and rituals are examples...

Question 16

The U.S. has been compared to a salad bowl, one dish made up of individual ingredients, in order to explain a contemporary society where different cultures blend yet still retain their essential uniqueness. Which of the following processes does this comparison define?

Accepted Answer

The "salad bowl" metaphor describes ethnic pluralism, where different cultures coexist and maintain their distinct identities within a society.

Question 17

Functionalists, conflict theorists, and symbolic interactionists would all agree that

Accepted Answer

Functionalists, conflict theorists, and symbolic interactionists would all agree that the U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse at a rapid rate, as this is an observable demographic trend.

Question 18

U.S. Census data predicts that by 2050, Hispanics will make up which percentage of the population?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Census data projects that by 2050, Hispanics will make up approximately 25% of the U.S. population.

Question 19

Which of the following quotes is an example of ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism involves judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture, often with a belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group. Choice A reflects a prejudiced belief about intelligence based on race, which is an example of ethnocentrism.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Institutional discrimination refers to the policies or practices within and across institutions that, intentionally or not, produce outcomes that chronically favor or disadvantage certain groups. The real estate agency's unwritten policy is an example of institutional discrimination as it systematically limits housing options for people of color.

Quiz 3: Racial and Ethnic Inequality