Question 1

________ is derived from two Greek words. These terms refer to people who identify with one another on the basis of common ancestry and cultural heritage.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity is derived from the Greek words "ethnos" meaning nation or people, and it refers to people who identify with one another based on common ancestry and cultural heritage.

Question 2

Samantha is a sales clerk in a clothing store. She refuses to serve any Asian women who come into the store, even if all the other sales reps are busy. Samantha is therefore engaging in a form of ___.

Accepted Answer

Samantha's refusal to serve Asian women is an action that treats them unfairly based on their ethnicity, which constitutes discrimination.

Question 3

Ellen is the daughter of Edward, who is "black" and Molly, who is "white."
In North America she is identified as "black", but in Brazil she is classified as part of their "whiter"
Categories. This example illustrates that:

Accepted Answer

Race is a social classification, as it varies between societies and is not based on strict biological criteria.

Question 4

According to sociological research, athleticism is determined by ____ more than by ____.

Accepted Answer

Sociological research often emphasizes the role of social context, such as access to resources and opportunities, in determining athleticism over biological factors.

Question 5

Today, most sociologists would agree that _____ depends more on the society in which we live than on our biological characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Race is considered a social construct that depends more on societal definitions and perceptions than on biological characteristics.

Question 6

The ways in which language, symbols and communication are used to convey racist perceptions concerning 'visible minorities' in Canada is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Racist discourse refers to the ways language and communication are used to express and perpetuate racist perceptions and stereotypes about visible minorities.

Question 7

Racism can be a(n) ____________ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

Racism can manifest in various forms: psychologically in individual beliefs, behaviorally in actions, institutionally in policies and practices, and socially in cultural norms and interactions.

Question 8

Some students in this course might consider themselves to be 'black', 'brown' or 'white'. These statements represented a form of

Accepted Answer

Racialization refers to the process of ascribing racial identities to a relationship, social practice, or group that did not identify itself as such. In this context, students identifying themselves as 'black', 'brown', or 'white' is an example of racialization.

Question 9

The term 'anti-racism' refers to

Accepted Answer

Anti-racism involves both critically examining race and racism (A) and implementing educational strategies to change oppressive systems (B).

Question 10

According to Henry et al, laughing at someone else's racist joke is an example of

Accepted Answer

Laughing at a racist joke without challenging it is considered passive racism, as it involves accepting or perpetuating racist behavior without actively participating in overt racist actions.

Question 11

The behavioural component of racism is often referred to as

Accepted Answer

Racial discrimination refers to the actions or behaviors that result from racial prejudice, making it the behavioral component of racism.

Question 12

You are applying for a job as a technical engineer - a position that you are highly qualified for. After conducting a brief interview, the manager tells you that your degree from the University of the West Indies is not accredited. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Institutional racism refers to policies, practices, and procedures that work to the benefit of white people and to the detriment of people of color, often unintentionally or inadvertently. In this scenario, the lack of accreditation for a degree from a specific university could be seen as a systemic issue that disadvantages certain groups.

Question 13

What do sociologists call the unfair treatment of people due to their group membership?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination is the unfair treatment of people due to their group membership.

Question 14

Although race has no biological basis, it continues to be used by sociologists because:

Accepted Answer

Race is used by sociologists because it has social relevance, influencing social dynamics, identity, and experiences within societies.

Question 15

Why are perceptions of physical differences, particularly distinctions of race, used?

Accepted Answer

Perceptions of physical differences, particularly distinctions of race, have historically been used to create and maintain social inequality by justifying unequal treatment and access to resources and opportunities.

Question 16

Why is it all but impossible to distinguish groups on the basis of so-called 'race'?

Accepted Answer

A high degree of inter-mixing has occurred, making it difficult to distinguish groups based on race.

Question 17

A critical race theorist would consider people's stories of their experiences as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A critical race theorist would consider people's...

Question 18

In the early and mid-20^th century, functionalism was one of the main theories adopted in the social sciences. Which of the following approaches to race and racism would have emerged out of this theoretical framework?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism emphasizes social stability and cohesion, and assimilationism aligns with this by promoting the integration of minority groups into the dominant culture to maintain social order.

Question 19

In the United States, which variable has often been used by scholars to replace racial discrimination when explaining the continued marginality of African-Americans?

Accepted Answer

Social class is often used by scholars to explain the continued marginality of African-Americans, as it encompasses economic and social factors that can perpetuate inequality.

Question 20

Dr. Jeffries brings up the theory of Social Darwinism to explain to his class why some groups are naturally higher in the racial classification system than others. He goes on to suggest that these significant differences in intelligence, self-control, and other behavioural traits can be used to explain why some groups are better suited for leadership roles than others. Identify the term that captures what Dr. Jeffries is engaging in?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Jeffries brings up the theory of...

Quiz 2: Theoretical Perspectives

________ is derived from two Greek words. These terms refer to people who identify with one another on the basis of common ancestry and cultural heritage.

Samantha is a sales clerk in a clothing store. She refuses to serve any Asian women who come into the store, even if all the other sales reps are busy. Samantha is therefore engaging in a form of ___.

Ellen is the daughter of Edward, who is "black" and Molly, who is "white." In North America she is identified as "black", but in Brazil she is classified as part of their "whiter" Categories. This example illustrates that:

According to sociological research, athleticism is determined by more than by .

Today, most sociologists would agree that _____ depends more on the society in which we live than on our biological characteristics.

The ways in which language, symbols and communication are used to convey racist perceptions concerning 'visible minorities' in Canada is referred to as:

Racism can be a(n) ____________ phenomenon.

Some students in this course might consider themselves to be 'black', 'brown' or 'white'. These statements represented a form of

The term 'anti-racism' refers to

According to Henry et al, laughing at someone else's racist joke is an example of

The behavioural component of racism is often referred to as

You are applying for a job as a technical engineer - a position that you are highly qualified for. After conducting a brief interview, the manager tells you that your degree from the University of the West Indies is not accredited. This is an example of:

What do sociologists call the unfair treatment of people due to their group membership?

Although race has no biological basis, it continues to be used by sociologists because:

Why are perceptions of physical differences, particularly distinctions of race, used?

Why is it all but impossible to distinguish groups on the basis of so-called 'race'?

A critical race theorist would consider people's stories of their experiences as _______.

In the early and mid-20^th century, functionalism was one of the main theories adopted in the social sciences. Which of the following approaches to race and racism would have emerged out of this theoretical framework?

In the United States, which variable has often been used by scholars to replace racial discrimination when explaining the continued marginality of African-Americans?

Quiz 2: Theoretical Perspectives

________ is derived from two Greek words. These terms refer to people who identify with one another on the basis of common ancestry and cultural heritage.

Samantha is a sales clerk in a clothing store. She refuses to serve any Asian women who come into the store, even if all the other sales reps are busy. Samantha is therefore engaging in a form of ___.

Ellen is the daughter of Edward, who is "black" and Molly, who is "white." In North America she is identified as "black", but in Brazil she is classified as part of their "whiter" Categories. This example illustrates that:

According to sociological research, athleticism is determined by ____ more than by ____.

Today, most sociologists would agree that _____ depends more on the society in which we live than on our biological characteristics.

The ways in which language, symbols and communication are used to convey racist perceptions concerning 'visible minorities' in Canada is referred to as:

Racism can be a(n) ____________ phenomenon.

Some students in this course might consider themselves to be 'black', 'brown' or 'white'. These statements represented a form of

The term 'anti-racism' refers to

According to Henry et al, laughing at someone else's racist joke is an example of

The behavioural component of racism is often referred to as

You are applying for a job as a technical engineer - a position that you are highly qualified for. After conducting a brief interview, the manager tells you that your degree from the University of the West Indies is not accredited. This is an example of:

What do sociologists call the unfair treatment of people due to their group membership?

Although race has no biological basis, it continues to be used by sociologists because:

Why are perceptions of physical differences, particularly distinctions of race, used?

Why is it all but impossible to distinguish groups on the basis of so-called 'race'?

A critical race theorist would consider people's stories of their experiences as _______.

In the early and mid-20th century, functionalism was one of the main theories adopted in the social sciences. Which of the following approaches to race and racism would have emerged out of this theoretical framework?

In the United States, which variable has often been used by scholars to replace racial discrimination when explaining the continued marginality of African-Americans?

According to sociological research, athleticism is determined by more than by .

In the early and mid-20^th century, functionalism was one of the main theories adopted in the social sciences. Which of the following approaches to race and racism would have emerged out of this theoretical framework?