Question 1

Every day at least one _____ occurs on a college campus, and every minute a college student somewhere sees or hears racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise biased words or images.

Accepted Answer

hate crime

Question 2

_____ is often associated with uncertain economic conditions.

Accepted Answer

Racial conflict

Question 3

In large cities across the nation, African Americans are _____ Whites to live in communities that are geographically and economically isolated from the economic opportunities, services, and institutions that people need to succeed.

Accepted Answer

much more likely than

Question 4

Which groups are disproportionately targeted by police officers, as has been seen on video more and more in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Blacks and dark-skinned Latinos

Question 5

Using race and ethnicity as clues to criminality and potential terrorism is called

Accepted Answer

racial profiling.

Question 6

Which term refers to the belief that race no longer matters in people's experiences?

Accepted Answer

Color-blind racism

Question 7

Democrats such as former President Carter have publicly speculated that _____ is behind some of the partisan attacks against President Obama at venues ranging from town hall meetings to the floor of Congress as well as the birther movement's rumors about the president's birthplace.

Accepted Answer

racism

Question 8

Racial profiling on the nation's highways has become so prevalent that a term has emerged to explain it. That term is

Accepted Answer

driving while Black.

Question 9

Although there is no research evidence for White _____, a powerful conservative movement is producing new debates about the fairness of racial policies, such as affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

disadvantage

Quiz 9: Racial Inequality