Question 1

_________________is a social construct which has changed over time.&#10;A) Race&#10;B) Ethnicity&#10;C) Sex&#10;D) Gender

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

food, clothing, customs, language, ancestry, national origin, and religion is an example of ______________________&#10;A) Race&#10;B) Culture&#10;C) Ethnicity&#10;D) Gender

Accepted Answer

The given characteristics- food, clothing, customs, language, ancestry, national origin, and religion- are all associated with ethnicity, which pertains to a shared cultural heritage and identity, including common customs, language, and beliefs, among a group of people. Race pertains to physical features, while gender refers to one's biological sex.

Question 3

__________________ can umbrella beauty products, white washing of movies, white washing of music, voting regulations, & job acceptance.&#10;A) Minority Acceptance&#10;B) White Privilege&#10;C) Executive Privilege&#10;D) Culture

Accepted Answer

The term "white privilege" refers to the societal privileges that benefit white people over non-white people in certain aspects of life, including those listed in the question. It is important to recognize and acknowledge these privileges in order to work towards greater equality and justice.

Question 4

____________ is a system of false beliefs. Misconceptions and perceptions fueled by media, ethnic groups, and family values&#10;A) Stereotype&#10;B) Discrimination&#10;C) Prejudice&#10;D) Institutional Discrimination

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Stereotype refers to a system of false beliefs that are often oversimplified and generalized, influenced by media, ethnic groups, and family values.

Question 5

Initiative to combat institutional discrimination by drawing attention to automatic, often unintentional biases is called:&#10;A) Institutional Racism&#10;B) No Child Left Behind Act&#10;C) Affirmative Action&#10;D) White Privilege

Accepted Answer

The initiative to combat institutional discrimination by drawing attention to automatic, often unintentional biases is called Affirmative Action. The other options do not specifically address this type of initiative. Institutional Racism refers to systemic racism within institutions, while the No Child Left Behind Act and White Privilege do not relate to this topic.

Question 6

_________are perpetrated against an individual due to their affiliation with a group&#10;A) Discrimination&#10;B) Hate Crimes&#10;C) Religious Crimes&#10;D) Race Crimes

Accepted Answer

Hate crimes are criminal acts committed against an individual or group because of their association with a particular group or characteristic, such as race, religion, or sexual orientation. While discrimination may also target individuals due to their affiliation with a group, it typically refers to more subtle forms of bias or unequal treatment, rather than violent or criminal acts. Religious crimes and race crimes may be specific types of hate crimes, but they do not encompass all forms of hatred-based violence.

Question 7

The hegemonic notion that light skin is preferable to darker skin, even within communities of color is called:&#10;A) Hegemonic Masculinity&#10;B) Emphasized Femininity&#10;C) Colorism&#10;D) Paparchy

Accepted Answer

The term for the belief that lighter skin is superior to darker skin, even within communities of color, is called colorism.

Question 8

Discrimination takes the form of _______________discrimination when the very rules of the institutions, as well as informal interactions, reflect and perpetuate unfairness.&#10;A) Institutional&#10;B) Strict&#10;C) Neutral&#10;D) Race

Accepted Answer

Institutional discrimination refers to a pattern of unequal treatment of people within a specific institution. It involves policies and practices within an organization, which may appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect on certain groups. Institutional discrimination is widespread and can be found in schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities and other institutions. It is a form of discrimination that is often overlooked, as it is not always intentional or obvious.

Question 9

_____________is defined as race power + prejudice.&#10;A) Discrimination&#10;B) Prejudice&#10;C) Racial Profiling&#10;D) Racism

Accepted Answer

Racism is defined as the combination of race power and prejudice. This means that while prejudice involves negative attitudes towards a particular group, racism goes further to encompass the systemic oppression and discrimination targeted at that group due to the power dynamics at play. Discrimination, racial profiling, and prejudice are all elements of racism, but none can fully encapsulate the complexity of race-based power imbalances that underlie this form of oppression.

Question 10

________ is unfair treatment of people, based on perceived group affiliation&#10;A) Discrimination&#10;B) Institutional Discrimination&#10;C) Prejudice&#10;D) Racism

Accepted Answer

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of people based on their perceived group affiliation, such as race, gender, religion, or nationality. It can take many forms, including segregation, exclusion, harassment, or violence, and can occur at both an individual and institutional level. Prejudice is an attitude or belief that is based on stereotypes or assumptions about a certain group of people, while racism is a specific form of discrimination that is based on the belief that one race is superior to others. Institutional discrimination refers to the systemic and entrenched patterns of discrimination that occur within social institutions, such as government, education, or healthcare.

Question 11

Racism is defined as race power + prejudice.

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Question 12

Prejudice describes the assigning of specific attributes to an entire categorical group, frequently without any real-life interaction with and group members.

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Question 13

Unfair treatment of people, based on perceived group affiliation is called Colorism.

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Question 14

White individuals do not see the advantages of their skin color.

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Question 15

There are many biological distinctions in determining race.

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Deck 7: Races and Ethnicities in Society