Question 1

According to the text, diversity refers to all of the ways in which people are different.

Accepted Answer

Diversity encompasses the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, and political beliefs.

Question 2

According to the text, diversity is a new phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

Diversity has been a part of societies for centuries, evolving over time due to migration, globalization, and social changes. It is not a new phenomenon.

Question 3

At the present, a majority of the U.S. population lives in rural areas.

Accepted Answer

As of the latest data, a majority of the U.S. population lives in urban areas, not rural areas. Urbanization has been a consistent trend in the United States for many decades.

Question 4

Census 2000 data show that Asians and Pacific Islanders as well as Hispanics are the two fastest-growing minority populations in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

According to Census 2000 data, Asians and Pacific Islanders along with Hispanics were identified as the two fastest-growing minority populations in the United States, reflecting significant demographic changes in the country.

Question 5

In the most recent Census, respondents could identify themselves as belonging to more than one racial category.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, since the 2000 Census, respondents have had the option to identify themselves as belonging to more than one racial category, allowing for a more accurate representation of multiracial identity.

Question 6

The glass ceiling refers to attitudes, policies, and procedures that have created more upper- level management opportunities for minorities and women.

Accepted Answer

The glass ceiling refers to the unseen, yet unbreachable barrier that keeps minorities and women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements.

Question 7

Demographic data indicate that women, minorities, and people with disabilities will continue to account for the vast majority of new entries in the U.S. workforce.

Accepted Answer

Demographic trends and projections indicate that women, minorities, and people with disabilities are indeed becoming a larger portion of the new entries in the U.S. workforce, reflecting broader changes in the population composition and efforts to increase workplace diversity.

Question 8

Employment projections show that workers with disabilities will make up a much smaller percentage of the U.S. labor force in the years ahead.

Accepted Answer

Employment projections indicate efforts to increase inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace, aiming to integrate more workers with disabilities into the labor force, potentially increasing their percentage over time.

Question 9

According to Friedman, people and cultures are becoming more and more independent in the twenty-first century.

Accepted Answer

According to Friedman, people and cultures are becoming more interconnected and interdependent, not independent, in the twenty-first century, a concept he explores through the idea of globalization in his book "The World is Flat."

Question 10

When cultural lag occurs, one part of a culture is not keeping pace with another part.

Accepted Answer

Cultural lag refers to the phenomenon where one part of a culture advances or changes faster than another, causing a period of adjustment and adaptation between the two parts.

Question 11

Shifting into "cultural cruise control" allows us to interact effectively in diverse settings.

Accepted Answer

Shifting into "cultural cruise control" implies a lack of active engagement and adaptability, which are crucial for effectively interacting in diverse settings.

Question 12

Pluralism refers to the process by which people lose their cultural differences and blend into the wider society.

Accepted Answer

Pluralism refers to a societal condition or a system of governance in which diverse groups coexist, respect, and interact while maintaining their unique cultural identities.

Question 13

Assimilation refers to the process through which cultural differences are acknowledged and preserved.

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process through which individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society, often leading to the loss of cultural distinctions.

Question 14

Diversity consciousness means ignoring differences and treating everybody the same.

Accepted Answer

Diversity consciousness involves recognizing, understanding, and appreciating differences among people, not ignoring them, and adapting behaviors and practices to be inclusive and equitable.

Question 15

Race and gender are examples of master statuses.

Accepted Answer

Master statuses are overarching positions that dominate other statuses within an individual's social identity, and both race and gender significantly influence how a person is perceived and treated in society, often shaping their experiences and opportunities.

Question 16

One form of diversity education is study circles.

Accepted Answer

Study circles are a form of diversity education that involve small, diverse groups of people meeting regularly to discuss various issues, including those related to diversity, with the aim of learning from each other's experiences and perspectives.

Question 17

___________refer to people who are "native speakers" of the language of computers, video games, and the Internet, while the term _________ refers to those people who were not born into the digital world but learned about the new technology later in life.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________refer to people who are "native speakers"...

Question 18

In Chapter One, the author emphasizes the importance of developing a_________ perspective, meaning a view of the world and our place in it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Chapter One, the author emphasizes the...

Question 19

Generally, high school dropouts and college graduates vary in their ability to access and use information and communication technologies. This gap is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generally, high school dropouts and college graduates...

Question 20

Malcolm assumes that his values, norms, and beliefs are universal. When he interacts with others, he is oblivious to any number of cultural differences. Malcolm's inability to react and adjust effectively to different cultural situations is described in Chapter One as ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Malcolm assumes that his values, norms, and...

Quiz 1: Diversity: An Overview