Question 1

With respect to the acculturation process, what is the relationship between maintenance and segregation?

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Maintenance refers to the efforts of a minority culture to preserve their cultural identity and practices, while segregation refers to the physical and social separation of the minority culture from the dominant culture. In the acculturation process, new immigrants may attempt to maintain their old cultural backgrounds by segregating themselves in areas where they can find others who share their culture and values, such as ethnic neighborhoods or cultural enclaves. This can help them maintain their language, customs, and traditions, but it can also create obstacles to integration and assimilation into the dominant culture. Therefore, while maintenance and segregation are not necessarily the same thing, they can be closely related in the acculturation process.

Question 2

Culture or origin is considered one of the acculturation agents mentioned in the text.

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Culture or origin refers to the cultural background and heritage of an individual or group, which plays a significant role in their process of acculturation. Therefore, it is considered one of the acculturation agents mentioned in the text.

Question 3

The Big Three American ethnic subcultures are African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Jewish Americans.

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The "Big Three" American ethnic subcultures are typically considered to be African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. Jewish Americans are a significant ethnic and religious group but are not usually categorized as one of the "Big Three" in discussions about major ethnic subcultures in the United States.

Question 4

The term "Asian" refers to 20 ethnic groups, the largest of which is Chinese.

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Question 5

An ethnographer would be interested in studying the process of acculturation in an immigrant community.

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An ethnographer is someone who studies the customs, beliefs, and social structures of different cultures. The process of acculturation, or the adoption of the cultural norms and values of a new group, would be of particular interest to an ethnographer studying an immigrant community.

Question 6

A church that serves 2000 or more congregants per week is called a ________.

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A church that serves 2000 or more congregants per week is typically referred to as a megachurch. While options A and C are descriptive, they are not commonly used terms to refer to churches of this size. Option D could refer to any church that follows mainstream beliefs and practices, and is not specific to size.

Question 7

The first thing D'Andrea was asked when she went to work for an advertising firm is how to promote to African-Americans. After careful consideration, which of the following is the best advice D'Andrea could give her new employers?

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D'Andrea's advice would be that African American children tend to gravitate toward toys and characters that look like them. This would suggest that incorporating diverse representation in advertisements would have a positive effect on the African American demographic. It is important to note that option A is not true and that advertisements targeted towards different ethnic groups can be effective. Option B and D are not as relevant to the question as option C.

Question 8

Low-content culture group members tend to be tightly knit, and they infer meanings that go beyond the spoken word.

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Question 9

Acculturation agents may come from the culture of immigration, but not from the culture of origin.

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Acculturation agents can come from both the culture of immigration and the culture of origin.

Question 10

Explain the concept of de-ethnicization. Give an example.

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Question 11

Asian Americans' median income is 28% higher than the U.S. average, and they are almost twice as likely to have graduated from college.

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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2019, the median income for Asian Americans was $98,174, which is 28% higher than the U.S. average income of $68,703. Additionally, 54% of Asian Americans over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 32% for the overall U.S. population.

Question 12

Define a subculture.

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Question 13

The fastest growing subculture in the United States today is the Hispanic American population.

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Question 14

The process of movement and adaption to one country's cultural environment by a person from another country is called ________.

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Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture and incorporating the values, customs, and beliefs of that culture into one's own identity. Immigration refers to the act of coming to a new country to live permanently. De-ethnicization and progressive learning are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 15

________ foods are permissible under the laws of Islam.

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Halal foods are foods that are permissible under Islamic law. These foods must be prepared and consumed in a specific way, following certain guidelines and principles. The Halal diet includes various types of meat, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products, but excludes foods that contain pork or alcohol, as well as animals that have been improperly slaughtered or have died before slaughter. Kosher foods are foods that are permissible under Jewish law, which may have some similarities with Halal foods, but they are not necessarily the same. Organic foods refer to foods that are grown and processed without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and while they may be considered healthier, they are not necessarily considered permissible under Islamic law. Tudung is not a type of food, but a type of headscarf worn by Muslim women.

Question 16

Asian Americans as a whole tend to be an easy target to communicate with because of their cultural similarity to one another.

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While it is true that many Asian Americans share certain cultural similarities (such as respect for elders and value placed on education), it is important to recognize and respect the diversity within the Asian American community. Assuming that all Asian Americans are the same or can be easily communicated with can lead to stereotypes and misunderstandings.

Question 17

Several processes and outcomes come into play as immigrants adapt to their new surroundings. List these processes and outcomes and create an example that demonstrates the linkage between them.

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Question 18

Explain the difference between kosher food (Jewish) and Halal food (Muslim).

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Question 19

Explain the difference between a high-context culture and a low-context culture.

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Question 20

Green bagels and green beer on St. Patrick's Day are both examples of de-ethnicization.

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De-ethnicization refers to the process of removing or diluting traditional ethnic or cultural elements in order to make them more palatable or marketable to a wider audience. The practice of serving green bagels and green beer on St. Patrick's Day, which is an Irish holiday, can be considered an example of de-ethnicization because it involves altering traditional foods and beverages to fit the Americanized, commercialized version of the holiday.

Quiz 13: Subcultures