Question 1

In the years between the early and mid-1990s, U.S. public schools
A) Became less racially segregated than at any other time since Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
B) Became more racially segregated than at any other time since Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
C) Remained the same in the amount of racial segregation
D) Became completely racially integrated

Accepted Answer

In the years between the early and mid-1990s, U.S. public schools experienced an increase in racial segregation, reversing some of the progress made after the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. This was due to various factors, including changes in housing patterns, court decisions, and policies affecting school district boundaries and funding.

Question 2

Public school funding comes primarily from
A) Federal funding
B) State funding
C) Non-profit donors
D) Local property taxes

Accepted Answer

Public school funding comes primarily from local property taxes.

Question 3

What are examples of the contexts of racism in U.S. society?
A) Education and neighborhoods only
B) Employment policy and practices only
C) Crime and violence only
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Racism in U.S. society manifests in various contexts, including education, neighborhoods, employment policy and practices, as well as crime and violence. These areas reflect systemic issues and individual experiences of racial discrimination and inequality.

Question 4

Since 1980, interracial marriages in Brazil have
A) Increased
B) Decreased
C) Remained the same
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Interracial marriages in Brazil have increased since 1980, reflecting the country's diverse ethnic composition and more inclusive societal attitudes towards race and relationships.

Question 5

Interracial marriages in Brazil are least common among which group?
A) Browns
B) Blacks
C) Whites
D) None of the above

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Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of racial mixture used in the narratives of Brazilian respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?
A) Whitening
B) Brazilian negritude
C) National identity
D) Essentialist racialism

Accepted Answer

Moraes da Silva and Reis's research on the narratives of Brazilian respondents regarding racial mixture does not include "Essentialist racialism" as one of the dimensions. Their work typically focuses on concepts like whitening, Brazilian negritude, and national identity, which are directly related to the socio-cultural and historical contexts of race in Brazil. Essentialist racialism, which suggests fixed racial categories and characteristics, contrasts with the fluid and socially constructed understandings of race that are more commonly explored in the Brazilian context.

Question 7

Brazilian negritude is broadly interpreted as
A) Rejection of white identity
B) Rejection of black identity
C) Rejection of brown identity
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Brazilian negritude broadly interprets as a rejection of white identity, emphasizing pride in black identity and culture.

Question 8

Which of the following is a true statement about children and racism?
A) Racism is impossible for young children.
B) Racism cannot be an important part of children's lives because racism is a fading social reality.
C) Children cannot comprehend racism.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Children can experience, observe, and internalize racial biases from a young age, and racism can significantly impact their lives. The assertion that racism is impossible for young children, that they cannot comprehend it, or that it is not an important part of their lives because it is fading, is incorrect.

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes recent trends in mandatory busing programs for school desegregation?
A) Many are being eliminated because schools are becoming less segregated.
B) Many are being eliminated despite evidence that schools are becoming more segregated.
C) Many are being expanded because schools are becoming less segregated.
D) Many are being expanded because there is a lot of public support for these programs.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory busing programs for school desegregation are being eliminated in some areas despite evidence and reports indicating that schools are becoming more segregated. This trend reflects a shift in policy and public opinion, moving away from busing as a tool for desegregation.

Question 10

Gaps in unemployment between blacks and Latinos, on one hand, and whites, on the other have followed which trend?
A) Declined dramatically
B) Completely eliminated
C) Remained large
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The gaps in unemployment rates between blacks and Latinos, on one hand, and whites, on the other, have remained large over time. Despite fluctuations and some improvements, significant disparities persist, indicating that the issue has not been completely resolved or dramatically reduced.

Question 11

Which demographic group currently occupies the vast majority of jobs with higher wages?
A) Black Americans
B) Latino Americans
C) White Americans
D) There is no racial difference.

Accepted Answer

White Americans have historically occupied the majority of higher-wage jobs due to systemic advantages and disparities in education, employment opportunities, and economic resources.

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate statement about current trends in crime?
A) African and Latino Americans are less likely to be victims of crime than white Americans are.
B) African and Latino Americans are more likely to be victims of crime than white Americans are.
C) African and Latino Americans are equally likely to be victims of crime as white Americans are.
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Statistical data and research have consistently shown that African and Latino Americans are more likely to be victims of crime than white Americans. This trend is influenced by various factors including socioeconomic disparities and urban crime rates.

Question 13

Deep social change requires recognition of discrimination along racial and ethnic lines at which level(s)?
A) Individual only
B) Institutional only
C) Both individual and institutional
D) Neither individual nor institutional

Accepted Answer

Deep social change necessitates acknowledging and addressing discrimination at both the individual and institutional levels. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding and tackling of systemic issues that perpetuate inequality.

Question 14

Which was the most frequently occurring dimension of racial mixture used in the narratives of respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?
A) Whitening
B) Brazilian negritude
C) National identity
D) Non-essentialist racialism

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Question 15

Which dimension of racial mixture was most frequently used in the narratives of working-class respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?
A) Whitening
B) Brazilian negritude
C) National identity
D) Non-essentialist racialism

Accepted Answer

Whitening was the most frequently used dimension of racial mixture in the narratives of working-class respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research, reflecting a historical and social context in Brazil where lighter skin is often associated with higher social status and better opportunities.

Question 16

Describe how children become adept at race-centered behavior. Provide two examples to illustrate this process.

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Question 17

Summarize in your own words the main ideas about race presented in then-Senator Obama's "A More Perfect Union" speech.

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Question 18

Explain what the phrase "Children learn what they live" means and discuss how that relates to residential segregation and educational disparities in the U.S.

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Question 19

Describe the role that the media plays in representations of those connected to the criminal justice system and the impact that this has on children.

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Question 20

Describe two of the four dimensions of racial mixture used in the narratives of Brazilian respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research.

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Quiz 4: Unmaking Race and Ethnicity

In the years between the early and mid-1990s, U.S. public schools

Public school funding comes primarily from

What are examples of the contexts of racism in U.S. society?

Since 1980, interracial marriages in Brazil have

Interracial marriages in Brazil are least common among which group?

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of racial mixture used in the narratives of Brazilian respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?

Brazilian negritude is broadly interpreted as

Which of the following is a true statement about children and racism?

Which of the following statements accurately describes recent trends in mandatory busing programs for school desegregation?

Gaps in unemployment between blacks and Latinos, on one hand, and whites, on the other have followed which trend?

Which demographic group currently occupies the vast majority of jobs with higher wages?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about current trends in crime?

Deep social change requires recognition of discrimination along racial and ethnic lines at which level(s) ?

Which was the most frequently occurring dimension of racial mixture used in the narratives of respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?

Which dimension of racial mixture was most frequently used in the narratives of working-class respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research?

Describe how children become adept at race-centered behavior. Provide two examples to illustrate this process.

Summarize in your own words the main ideas about race presented in then-Senator Obama's "A More Perfect Union" speech.

Explain what the phrase "Children learn what they live" means and discuss how that relates to residential segregation and educational disparities in the U.S.

Describe the role that the media plays in representations of those connected to the criminal justice system and the impact that this has on children.

Describe two of the four dimensions of racial mixture used in the narratives of Brazilian respondents in Moraes da Silva and Reis's research.