Question 1

Since the nineteenth century, the years since public elementary and secondary schools were first created on a significant scale, they have been overtly or informally segregated along racial lines.

Accepted Answer

Since their inception in the nineteenth century, public elementary and secondary schools in the United States have experienced periods of overt or de facto segregation, reflecting broader societal racial divisions and policies.

Question 2

Today, typically all-white or mostly white public schools have no better educational resources and facilities than schools composed predominantly of students of color.

Accepted Answer

Typically, schools in predominantly white areas tend to have more resources and better facilities compared to schools in communities of color, largely due to differences in funding mechanisms, which often rely on local property taxes, leading to disparities based on neighborhood wealth.

Question 3

After decades of moderate affirmative action efforts for Americans of color and white women, the overwhelming majority of those who run most of the more powerful political, economic, and legal organizations in society are white men.

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Despite affirmative action efforts, white men continue to dominate leadership positions in political, economic, and legal organizations, reflecting ongoing disparities in representation and power distribution.

Question 4

There is concrete evidence of significant anti-white discrimination in U.S. employment.

Accepted Answer

Studies and data, including those from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, generally do not support the claim of widespread or significant anti-white discrimination in employment. Discrimination in employment can affect various groups, but systemic anti-white discrimination is not supported by the bulk of research and statistical evidence.

Question 5

Recent surveys indicate that many whites believe that discrimination against people of color has increased dramatically.

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Question 6

Recent surveys indicate that many whites, especially white men, think they are now major victims of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Recent surveys and studies have shown that a significant number of white individuals, particularly white men, believe they are facing major discrimination in society today. This perception is influenced by various factors, including political, social, and economic changes.

Question 7

Societal statistics support the notion of widespread discrimination affecting white men.

Accepted Answer

Societal statistics, including those related to employment, education, and criminal justice, generally do not support the notion of widespread discrimination affecting white men. Instead, they often highlight disparities disadvantaging various minority groups.

Question 8

Most white feminist leaders of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries held egalitarian views on race.

Accepted Answer

Many white feminist leaders of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries did not hold egalitarian views on race and often prioritized the rights and issues of white women over those of women of color.

Question 9

From the 1600s to the 1860s, white women in middle- and upper-income groups were legally barred from socioeconomic inheritances, including receiving enslaved African Americans.

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During this period, white women in middle- and upper-income groups could legally inherit property, including enslaved African Americans. The legal system of coverture limited their control over these assets, but they were not barred from inheriting them.

Question 10

A majority of white female voters have supported the less progressive political (Republican) party and candidate in all but two of 17 presidential elections from the 1950s to 2016.

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Historical voting patterns and exit poll data show that in most presidential elections from the 1950s through 2016, a majority of white female voters have indeed supported the Republican candidate, who is typically associated with less progressive policies compared to their Democratic counterpart. Exceptions to this pattern are notable and often discussed in political analyses.

Question 11

Examining data for the generation of Americans now entering retirement years, researchers have estimated that the average white baby-boom family will have earned $250,000 more than the average black baby-boom family over their respective lifetimes of work.

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Question 12

According to a 2016 Pew report, the median net worth of white households is many times greater than that of black households - with black households at only $15,500 and white households at $180,200.

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Question 13

A major reason why the median wealth of white families is much higher than that of black (and Latino) families is because of housing equities that a majority of whites have built up over generations of discrimination limiting black and Latino access to buying houses.

Accepted Answer

Historical discriminatory housing policies, such as redlining and restrictive covenants, have limited Black and Latino families' ability to buy homes and build wealth over generations, contributing to the racial wealth gap.

Question 14

There is usually no sustained attempt by the mainstream media to understand the role of systemic racism in generating racial inequality.

Accepted Answer

Mainstream media often focuses on individual incidents rather than exploring the broader systemic issues that contribute to racial inequality.

Question 15

White mainstream media analysts seldom report the enduring impacts of slavery and Jim Crow segregation, or contemporary racial discrimination, as roots cause for racial inequality.

Accepted Answer

Many mainstream media outlets often overlook or inadequately cover the historical and ongoing impacts of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and racial discrimination as fundamental causes of racial inequality, focusing instead on other factors or not addressing the root causes in depth.

Question 16

A majority of white Americans believe past discrimination is a major factor in blacks' current lower than average wealth level.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and studies consistently show that a majority of white Americans do not believe past discrimination is a major factor in the current lower than average wealth level among black Americans. Many attribute disparities to individual effort or other factors instead.

Question 17

Economic inequality data sometimes appear in the mainstream media and there is usually a sustained attempt to understand the role of systemic racism in generating that racial inequality.

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Question 18

In a 2017 national survey, only 29 percent of white respondents agreed that past racial discrimination is a major factor in blacks' current lower average wealth level. In contrast, 62 percent of black respondents felt that it is.

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The statement reflects findings from various surveys and studies that have shown significant differences in perceptions of racial discrimination and its impact on wealth disparities between white and black Americans. These differences in perception are documented in sociological research and public opinion polls.

Question 19

Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election was essentially due to working-class whites' anger over government programs that purportedly improve the economic conditions of workers of color at their expense.

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 election was attributed to a variety of factors, including economic dissatisfaction, desire for change, and concerns over immigration and national security. While some working-class whites did express concerns over economic competition and affirmative action, it is overly simplistic to attribute his victory solely to anger over government programs aimed at helping workers of color.

Question 20

Since the 1960s civil rights programs, whites have lost economic ground compared to blacks.

Accepted Answer

Since the 1960s, while there have been improvements in economic conditions for Black Americans due to civil rights advancements, overall, white Americans continue to hold significant economic advantages in terms of wealth, income, and access to opportunities compared to Black Americans.

Quiz 7: White Privileges and Black Burdens: Still Systemic Racism