Question 1

In the case of Ernst Zundel, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the section of the Criminal Code that prohibits the wilful dissemination of false news was contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of Canada did indeed rule that the section of the Criminal Code prohibiting the wilful dissemination of false news was contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the case of Ernst Zundel. This ruling was made in 1992.

Question 2

How many ethnic groups did Canadians list in answering the 2001 census question on ethnic ancestry?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 150
D) 200

Accepted Answer

In the 2001 census, Canadians listed over 200 ethnic groups in answering the question on ethnic ancestry, reflecting the country's multicultural diversity.

Question 3

Stereotypes are exaggerations of generalizations about the characteristics and behaviour of a particular group.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are based on generalizations about a group, but they often overemphasize or oversimplify these characteristics, leading to exaggerations that may not accurately reflect the diversity within the group.

Question 4

The movement of Aboriginals from their land onto reserves is an example of which of the following?
A) expulsion or population transfer
B) amalgamation
C) assimilation
D) colonialism

Accepted Answer

Expulsion or population transfer refers to the forcing of a group of people from their land and relocation to another area. The movement of Aboriginals from their land onto reserves was a result of government policies and actions that aimed to control Indigenous peoples and their land. This constitutes an example of population transfer or expulsion.

Question 5

Individual discrimination occurs when individuals treat persons unfairly or unequally because of their group membership.

Accepted Answer

Individual discrimination refers to the actions or behaviors of individuals towards others based on their group membership. This can manifest in unequal treatment or unfairness towards individuals belonging to a particular group.

Question 6

Canada had by far the worst record of any Western country for providing sanctuary to the Jews of Europe in the 1930s and 1940s.

Accepted Answer

Despite opportunities to provide asylum to Jewish refugees during the Holocaust, Canada's government largely turned them away, often due to anti-Semitic sentiments and a desire to maintain a predominantly white, Protestant population.

Question 7

In Canada, which population group experienced population transfer during the Second World War?
A) the Métis
B) the Beothuks
C) the Japanese
D) the Inuit

Accepted Answer

During the Second World War, the Canadian government issued an order to forcibly relocate Japanese Canadians to internment camps, resulting in the displacement of nearly 22,000 individuals. This event is known as the Japanese Canadian internment or population transfer.

Question 8

Another term for a hate crime is a bias-motivated crime.

Accepted Answer

This is true, a hate crime is also commonly referred to as a bias-motivated crime because it is motivated by prejudice or hatred towards a particular group, such as race, religion, sexuality, or gender identity.

Question 9

According to the textbook, rather than biological differences, what type of definitions are racial categories based on?
A) cultural
B) psychological
C) anthropological
D) physiological

Accepted Answer

Racial categories are based on cultural definitions rather than biological differences as race is a social construct that varies across different societies and cultures.

Question 10

In the former Yugoslavia, ethnic Serbs have attempted to eliminate Muslims through a process they call "ethnic cleansing." Which of the following is ethnic cleansing an example of?
A) assimilation
B) colonialism
C) genocide
D) amalgamation

Accepted Answer

Ethnic cleansing is a form of genocide, which refers to the intentional destruction of a particular ethnic, national, racial, or religious group. The goal of ethnic cleansing is to remove the target group from a specific geographic area through violence, forced displacement, or other methods.

Question 11

Feminists and women from racially and ethnically marginalized groups share an easy alliance.

Accepted Answer

Feminists and women from racially and ethnically marginalized groups often face challenges in forming alliances due to differences in priorities, experiences, and the historical exclusion of non-white women from mainstream feminist movements.

Question 12

According to the textbook, what basis is used to distinguish racial groups?
A) physical characteristics
B) nationality
C) cultural heritage
D) blood type

Accepted Answer

Physical characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features, are commonly used to distinguish racial groups. Nationality and cultural heritage are more closely related to ethnicity, which is a separate concept from race. Blood type is not a reliable basis for distinguishing racial groups.

Question 13

It was not until after the Second World War that an independent Canadian citizenship was introduced.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Prior to the introduction of independent Canadian citizenship in 1947, Canadians were considered British subjects.

Question 14

The authoritarian personality theory of prejudice suggests that prejudice arises in people with a certain personality type.

Accepted Answer

The authoritarian personality theory proposes that individuals with a certain personality type, characterized by a preference for strong leadership, obedience to authority, and a rigid adherence to conventional values, are more likely to exhibit prejudice towards individuals or groups that deviate from these same values or norms.

Question 15

Stereotypes are generally considered to be relatively harmless.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to 2001 statistics, "economic immigrants" accounted for the highest percentage of immigrants in that year.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2001 statistics, "economic immigrants" accounted for approximately 60% of all immigrants, making it the highest percentage.

Question 17

Scapegoating theory suggests that prejudice is a form of hostility that results from frustration.

Accepted Answer

According to scapegoating theory, individuals who experience frustration or dissatisfaction may redirect their negative emotions towards a specific group or minority, resulting in prejudice and discrimination.

Question 18

Almost 60 percent of adult immigrants who arrived in Canada in 2001 had a postsecondary degree.

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, almost 60 percent of adult immigrants who arrived in Canada in 2001 had a postsecondary degree.

Question 19

Canada has systematically collected statistics on hate crimes since 1981.

Accepted Answer

Canada began systematically collecting statistics on hate crimes in 1991, not 1981.

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to the deliberate, systematic annihilation of an entire nation or people?
A) assimilation
B) colonialism
C) genocide
D) amalgamation

Accepted Answer

The term genocide specifically refers to the intentional and systematic destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Assimilation refers to the absorption of a minority group into a dominant culture. Colonialism involves the establishment of political and economic control over a foreign territory. Amalgamation refers to the blending or mixing of different races or cultures into a single unified group.

Quiz 8: Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity

In the case of Ernst Zundel, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the section of the Criminal Code that prohibits the wilful dissemination of false news was contrary to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

How many ethnic groups did Canadians list in answering the 2001 census question on ethnic ancestry?

Stereotypes are exaggerations of generalizations about the characteristics and behaviour of a particular group.

The movement of Aboriginals from their land onto reserves is an example of which of the following?

Individual discrimination occurs when individuals treat persons unfairly or unequally because of their group membership.

Canada had by far the worst record of any Western country for providing sanctuary to the Jews of Europe in the 1930s and 1940s.

In Canada, which population group experienced population transfer during the Second World War?

Another term for a hate crime is a bias-motivated crime.

According to the textbook, rather than biological differences, what type of definitions are racial categories based on?

In the former Yugoslavia, ethnic Serbs have attempted to eliminate Muslims through a process they call "ethnic cleansing." Which of the following is ethnic cleansing an example of?