Question 1

According to Brown and Jones, political scientists and media stories have typically regarded Blacks and Latinos as_____.
A) strong political actors
B) interested in assimilation
C) adversaries in competition for resources
D) sharing a common interest in resisting white supremacy

Accepted Answer

Brown and Jones argue that political scientists and media narratives often view Blacks and Latinos as adversaries competing for resources, such as jobs and political influence. This perspective highlights tensions rather than potential alliances or shared interests between these groups.

Question 2

What would a portrayal of your identity group look like if it were limited only to a stylized historical image from the 18th or 19th century? Would you want that to be the only way that other people knew about or understood your identity?

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Question 3

Terriquez describes the fact that queer youth involved in the DREAM movement were more likely to openly claim an LGBTQ identity. She calls this a(n) _____________ .
A) arrow effect
B) boomerang effect
C) catapult effect
D) domino effect

Accepted Answer

Terriquez refers to this phenomenon as a "boomerang effect," where the involvement of queer youth in the DREAM movement led to a greater likelihood of them openly claiming an LGBTQ identity. This term captures the idea of actions or movements coming back to influence the participants in unexpected or reciprocal ways.

Question 4

What other music and cultural movements are you familiar with that engage in "reflexive racialization"?

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Question 5

The coalition politics of MIRA is best summed up in the phrase ______________ .
A) "all taxation is theft"
B) "nothing about us without us"
C) "Blacks plus immigrants plus unions equals power"
D) "no rights for immigrants until civil rights are recognized"

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Blacks plus immigrants plus unions equals power" captures the essence of coalition politics, emphasizing the strength and influence that can be achieved through the unity of diverse groups.

Question 6

The only state in the Deep South without any enforceable anti-immigrant legislation is_____.
A) Georgia
B) Louisiana
C) Mississippi
D) South Carolina

Accepted Answer

Mississippi is the only state in the Deep South without any enforceable anti-immigrant legislation.

Question 7

Compare Vasquez-Tokos and Norton-Smith's findings with those of Hurtado and Sinha (Chapter 19: "More than Men: Latino Feminist Masculinities and Intersectionality"). How are the controlling images of gangs and sports related to hegemonic masculinity?

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Question 8

Terriquez reports that data from her interviews with queer undocumented youth provide evidence that_____.
A) immigrant family and community environments are supportive of the public disclosure of an LGBTQ identity
B) LGBTQ youth who were "out" were disproportionately likely to get involved in the immigrant rights movement
C) queer-identified youth are less likely to be civically engaged than their straight-identified peers
D) involvement in immigrant rights activism resulted in queer-identified youth growing more comfortable with publicly disclosing their LGBTQ identity

Accepted Answer

Involvement in immigrant rights activism resulted in queer-identified youth growing more comfortable with publicly disclosing their LGBTQ identity

Question 9

Terriquez's study of undocumented immigrant youth shows how they ______________ .
A) exercise agency in collectively shaping their own social and political incorporation
B) exclude queer-identified peers from the immigrant rights movement
C) enable dominant narratives that erase queer identities
D) embed racist attitudes into their activist work

Accepted Answer

Terriquez's study highlights how undocumented immigrant youth actively participate in shaping their social and political incorporation, demonstrating agency in their collective actions and efforts.

Question 10

Brown and Jones's analysis of MIRA demonstrates that_____.
A) the Mississippi legislature has been corrupted by the casino gaming industry
B) individuals have agency to influence public policies through collective efforts
C) Black civil rights activists are not interested in battles over immigration issues
D) white supremacy is well-rooted in Mississippi's history and cannot be overcome

Accepted Answer

Brown and Jones's analysis likely highlights the potential of collective efforts by individuals to impact public policy, aligning with broader themes in social science research that emphasize agency and activism.

Question 11

The political coalition built by MIRA was the result of_____.
A) a regional political strategy in the South
B) a fortunate accident that came about suddenly
C) Latino immigrants being looked down on by Black workers
D) strategic alliance building that took years of intentional work

Accepted Answer

The political coalition built by MIRA was the result of strategic alliance building that took years of intentional work, indicating a deliberate and sustained effort to create a coalition, rather than an accidental or spontaneous formation.

Question 12

What does it mean to say that controlling images act as "strategies of action" that bridge systemic racism, prejudice, and discrimination? What are some ways that controlling images do this work?

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Question 13

The name DREAM movement comes from the federal_____.
A) Diverting Requirements of Ethics and Morality Act
B) Delayed Restitution and Equal Area Movement Act
C) Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act
D) Directing Resources toward Education and Mentoring Act

Accepted Answer

The DREAM movement is named after the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, which aims to provide legal status and educational opportunities to undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.

Question 14

In "Immigrant Rights are Civil Rights" Brown and Jones argue that the success of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is the result of ___________ .
A) a state legislature that is friendly to Latinos
B) a political coalition between Black and Latino allies
C) the fact that white Mississippians recognize the value of immigrant labor
D) intervention from National Civil Rights organizations that have acted on MIRA's behalf

Accepted Answer

Brown and Jones argue that the success of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is attributed to the formation of a political coalition between Black and Latino allies, which has been instrumental in advancing their cause.

Question 15

Why does lack of representation and/or unfavorable media portrayal create prototypical group image that puts group members in a double-bind?

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Question 16

Both positive and negative stereotypes can function as controlling images. Have you ever felt constrained by a cultural idea of who you were "supposed" to be? How did you respond? Did the necessity of responding, whether to conform or to resist, exert a constraint on your action?

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Question 17

What is "reflexive racialization"? What do the "Brown kids" of Taqwacore understand about their own racialization and about the meaning of Whiteness?

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Question 18

The DREAM movement's "Coming Out of the Shadows" campaigns in 2010 through 2012, centered on undocumented youth publicly declaring their undocumented status in order to combat stigma and humanize their experiences, was a borrowed strategy that echoed_________________.
A) Christian imagery of light and darkness as good and evil
B) the gay movement's "coming out of the closet" narrative
C) a South American folktale about a young child and a shadow demon
D) citizenship narratives that influenced the National Origins Act of 1924

Accepted Answer

The DREAM movement's "Coming Out of the Shadows" campaigns were inspired by the gay movement's "coming out of the closet" narrative, which involves individuals publicly acknowledging their identity to combat stigma and foster a sense of community and visibility.

Question 19

How does the example of Taqwacore punk that McDowell describes illustrate the socially constructed nature of race?

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Question 20

Why is positive group identification important for self-esteem and belonging? Why does a lack of representation interfere with the psychological benefits of group identity?

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Quiz 4: Intersectionality and Social Change

According to Brown and Jones, political scientists and media stories have typically regarded Blacks and Latinos as_____.

What would a portrayal of your identity group look like if it were limited only to a stylized historical image from the 18th or 19th century? Would you want that to be the only way that other people knew about or understood your identity?

Terriquez describes the fact that queer youth involved in the DREAM movement were more likely to openly claim an LGBTQ identity. She calls this a(n) _____________ .

What other music and cultural movements are you familiar with that engage in "reflexive racialization"?

The coalition politics of MIRA is best summed up in the phrase ______________ .

The only state in the Deep South without any enforceable anti-immigrant legislation is_____.

Compare Vasquez-Tokos and Norton-Smith's findings with those of Hurtado and Sinha (Chapter 19: "More than Men: Latino Feminist Masculinities and Intersectionality"). How are the controlling images of gangs and sports related to hegemonic masculinity?

Terriquez reports that data from her interviews with queer undocumented youth provide evidence that_____.

Terriquez's study of undocumented immigrant youth shows how they ______________ .

Brown and Jones's analysis of MIRA demonstrates that_____.

The political coalition built by MIRA was the result of_____.

What does it mean to say that controlling images act as "strategies of action" that bridge systemic racism, prejudice, and discrimination? What are some ways that controlling images do this work?

The name DREAM movement comes from the federal_____.

In "Immigrant Rights are Civil Rights" Brown and Jones argue that the success of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) is the result of ___________ .

Why does lack of representation and/or unfavorable media portrayal create prototypical group image that puts group members in a double-bind?

Both positive and negative stereotypes can function as controlling images. Have you ever felt constrained by a cultural idea of who you were "supposed" to be? How did you respond? Did the necessity of responding, whether to conform or to resist, exert a constraint on your action?

What is "reflexive racialization"? What do the "Brown kids" of Taqwacore understand about their own racialization and about the meaning of Whiteness?

The DREAM movement's "Coming Out of the Shadows" campaigns in 2010 through 2012, centered on undocumented youth publicly declaring their undocumented status in order to combat stigma and humanize their experiences, was a borrowed strategy that echoed_________________.

How does the example of Taqwacore punk that McDowell describes illustrate the socially constructed nature of race?

Why is positive group identification important for self-esteem and belonging? Why does a lack of representation interfere with the psychological benefits of group identity?