Question 1

Functionalists would say that__________.

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Question 2

According to the functionalist view, the better educated, better skilled, and better connected immigrants__________.

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Functionalist theory suggests that immigrants with better education, skills, and connections are more likely to integrate and adjust quickly into their new environment due to their ability to contribute positively to the host society.

Question 3

According to the functionalist view, less skilled non-Westerner newcomers __________.

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Functionalist theory suggests that less skilled non-Westerner newcomers fill necessary roles in society, such as filling population voids in inner-city neighborhoods, contributing to the social structure and economy.

Question 4

__________ theory explains ethnic stereotypes as the dominant group's premature response to minority groups.

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Question 5

According to __________, North African and Middle Eastern immigrants have benefitted from immigration laws that ensure sufficient earning power in occupational preference or priority for those with a social support system already in place such as an extended family.

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Functionalists believe that immigration laws can help maintain social stability by ensuring that immigrants have the necessary support systems and earning power to integrate successfully into society.

Question 6

Bill, a city planner, is working to promote his town as a place for immigrants because his urban and exurban neighborhoods need the stability. As a(n) __________, he knows that these groups will help prevent neighborhood decline and maintain racial balance.

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A functionalist would focus on the stability and equilibrium that immigrants can bring to neighborhoods, aligning with the idea that each part of society serves a function to maintain the whole.

Question 7

__________ theorists often find validity with the split-labor-market approach and point to the experiences of Syrian/Lebanese men in the United States as strikebreakers as further evidence to support that theory.

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Conflict theorists focus on the struggles between different social classes and groups, often highlighting how economic and power disparities lead to social issues. The split-labor-market theory, which examines how different groups are pitted against each other in the labor market, aligns with conflict theory. The example of Syrian/Lebanese men being used as strikebreakers illustrates how certain groups can be exploited to undermine labor solidarity, a key concept in conflict theory.

Question 8

Andrew understands that any immigrant group faces problems, but he is struck by the relative ease with which the groups in this chapter managed to integrate into U.S. society. As someone whose views align with the __________ perspective, he points to the high levels of education and professionalization that many of these immigrants brought with them as key factors in making this possible.

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The functionalist perspective emphasizes the role of social structures and institutions in maintaining stability and integration in society. Andrew's focus on education and professionalization aligns with this perspective, as these factors contribute to the smooth integration of immigrant groups into society.

Question 9

__________ theorists viewed the terrible actions of 9/11 as a real threat to reducing prejudice because the already existing social distance of Arab Americans would make it easy to stereotype all of them as radical extremists.

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Question 10

In seeking to explain the experiences of Middle Eastern and North African immigrants to the United States, Diadra, an immigrant from Syria, talks about how she gets along with everyone at work, but socially, she is not well integrated beyond her own compatriots. __________ stress that this increases opportunities for ethnic stereotypes and division to emerge.

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Question 11

Arab Americans are more likely to be married than the total U.S. population.

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Arab Americans have higher marriage rates compared to the general U.S. population, as cultural and familial values often emphasize marriage.

Question 12

Educational attainment translates into occupations and income.

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Educational attainment often influences the types of occupations individuals can access and their potential income levels, as higher education typically provides skills and qualifications that are valued in the job market.

Question 13

Greater acculturation appears to be associated positively with satisfaction with life in the U.S. for Arabs but negatively associated with family satisfaction.

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Research suggests that while greater acculturation can lead to improved life satisfaction due to better integration and adaptation, it may also create conflicts with traditional family values, leading to decreased family satisfaction.

Question 14

Arab Americans appear to be generally unconcerned about racial differences in the United States.

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Question 15

Many of today's Arab Americans are less sophisticated than other middle-class U.S. citizens.

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This statement is a stereotype and generalization that is not based on factual evidence. Arab Americans, like any other group, have diverse levels of education, sophistication, and socioeconomic status.

Question 16

Predominantly Arab nations are political enemies of the United States.

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The relationship between the United States and predominantly Arab nations is complex and varies by country, with some being allies, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while others may have more strained relations.

Question 17

Syrian males usually came alone and then sent for their wives and children.

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This statement reflects a common pattern observed in migration where males often migrate first to establish themselves before bringing their families.

Question 18

Syrian and Lebanese people speak Arabic.

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Both Syrian and Lebanese people primarily speak Arabic as their official and most widely used language.

Question 19

Most Palestinian Americans are Hindus.

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Most Palestinian Americans are Muslims or Christians, reflecting the predominant religions in Palestine.

Question 20

Israeli Americans typically experience a smoother transition to American life than any other immigrant group.

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Israeli Americans typically have a higher level of education and English proficiency than other immigrant groups, which makes it easier for them to integrate into American society.

Quiz 9: Middle Eastern and North African Americans