Question 1

The authors find the use of the demographic term "race" to be problematic because
A) some people are not really sure what race they are.
B) using the term supports the myth that it is a valid biological term rather than a construct based on historical prejudice.
C) the meaning of "race" varies in different cultures.
D) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The authors argue that "race" is problematic because it perpetuates the myth of being a valid biological term, when it is actually a social construct rooted in historical prejudice.

Question 2

The author's main point in Introduction to How the Irish Became White is
A) becoming an accepted part of the dominant culture is key to being able to successfully compete in that culture, regardless of race or ethnicity.
B) it's a moot point; the Irish were already white.
C) oppression only occurs to people of color.
D) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The author argues that the Irish became accepted as part of the dominant white culture in America, which was crucial for their social and economic success.

Question 3

According to Toch, the links between economic status and school labeling are significant because
A) social class may be a more effective determinant of future opportunities than either race or gender.
B) disadvantaged students are three times less likely to be in the academic track than affluent students.
C) disadvantaged students are three times more likely to be in the vocational track than affluent students.
D) All these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the provided statements highlight the significant impact of economic status on school labeling, indicating that social class influences future opportunities and track placement in education.

Question 4

In his examination of the Irish experience in America, Ignatiev suggests
A) the hallmark of racial oppression is the reduction of all members of the oppressed group to one, undifferentiated social status that lies beneath all others within the dominant group.
B) eventually, all of the oppressed become oppressors themselves.
C) it is impossible to change social classes.
D) None of these answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

Ignatiev argues that racial oppression reduces all members of an oppressed group to a single, lower social status compared to the dominant group.

Quiz 12: Diversity and Equity Today: Defining the Challenge

The authors find the use of the demographic term "race" to be problematic because

The author's main point in Introduction to How the Irish Became White is

According to Toch, the links between economic status and school labeling are significant because

In his examination of the Irish experience in America, Ignatiev suggests