Question 1

In two-parent African American families,the _____ pattern of decision-making is most common.

Accepted Answer

In two-parent African American families, an egalitarian pattern of decision-making is most common, which means that both parents share decision-making responsibilities equally. This type of decision-making allows for open communication, shared responsibility, and equal power between the two parents. Other patterns of decision-making, such as authoritarian or patriarchal, can lead to power imbalances and discord in the family dynamic.

Question 2

In 1997,_____ passed an affirmative action ban.

Accepted Answer

In 1997, California passed Proposition 209, which banned the use of affirmative action in public employment, education, and contracting. Michigan did pass an affirmative action ban in 2006, and Florida did so in 1999, but the question specifically asks for a state that did so in 1997. Wisconsin has not passed an affirmative action ban.

Question 3

The "Jim Crow" caste system:

Accepted Answer

The "Jim Crow" caste system prescribed how African Americans were supposed to act in the presence of whites. It enforced racial segregation and created a system of discrimination and oppression against African Americans. It did not advocate for social equality, political or legal rights to African Americans, nor did it help them with their new-found freedom.

Question 4

_____ provide(s)the social work profession with a global and contemporary set of guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Human rights provide the social work profession with a global and contemporary set of guidelines. Human rights promote social justice, ethnic-sensitive practice, and the protection of vulnerable populations, which are all essential components of social work practice. Human rights also provide a framework for addressing systemic issues and advocating for social change.

Question 5

The National Association of Social Workers standard for cultural competence in social work practice of _____ states that social workers shall be able to communicate information about diverse client groups to other professionals.

Accepted Answer

The standard for cultural competence in social work practice that involves communicating information about diverse client groups to other professionals is "Cross-cultural leadership." This standard emphasizes the ability of social workers to lead and educate others in understanding and working with diverse populations.

Question 6

The U.S.Supreme Court decision which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional was decided in:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court decision which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional was decided in 1954 in the case called Brown v. Board of Education.

Question 7

Some Native American tribes have been completely exterminated by whites.

Accepted Answer

Sadly, this is true. Many Native American tribes were subjected to genocide, forced relocation, and other forms of violence by European colonizers and their descendants. Some tribes no longer exist today, while others have experienced significant population decline and cultural disruption.

Question 8

The _____ pattern of intergroup relations views the future American society not as a modified England but rather as a totally new blend,both culturally and biologically,of all the various groups that inhabit the United States.

Accepted Answer

The "melting pot" pattern of intergroup relations suggests that different groups in society will blend together to form a new, unified culture, which aligns with the description of a totally new blend culturally and biologically.

Question 9

Martin Luther King,Jr.was assassinated in:

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. Option A, B, and C are incorrect as they are not the year of his assassination.

Question 10

Ethnic-sensitive practice:

Accepted Answer

Ethnic-sensitive practice includes the dual perspective aspect, which considers both the individual's cultural background and the dominant societal culture.

Question 11

A group that is both a racial group and an ethnic group is Japanese Americans.

Accepted Answer

Japanese Americans are considered both a racial group, as they share a common ancestry and physical characteristics, and an ethnic group, as they share a common cultural identity and heritage.

Question 12

_____ is a thriving retail business cooperative that was developed by the Latino immigrant community in Minneapolis.

Accepted Answer

Mercado Central is a retail business cooperative that was developed by the Latino immigrant community in Minneapolis.

Question 13

Social workers may be _____,by linking oppressed client systems with needed resources.

Accepted Answer

Social workers act as brokers by connecting their clients with necessary resources that are otherwise unattainable due to oppression or other forms of disadvantage. Advocates are also important roles for social workers, as they must fight for the rights and empowerment of their clients. However, the question specifically mentions linking clients with resources, which is more aligned with the role of a broker rather than an advocate or initiator. Analysts may be necessary for assessing client needs and evaluating interventions, but they do not directly link clients with resources.

Question 14

_____ is a Swahili word meaning Purpose,and is a quality encouraged during Kwanzaa,an African American celebration.

Accepted Answer

The Swahili word meaning Purpose during Kwanzaa is Nia. Imani means Faith, Kuumba means Creativity, and Umoja means Unity.

Question 15

_____ is the pattern of intergroup relations that assumes the desirability of maintaining modified English institutions,language,and culture as the dominant standard in American life.

Accepted Answer

Anglo-conformity is the pattern of intergroup relations in which the dominant culture expects minority groups to assimilate and conform to modified English institutions, language, and culture as the standard in American life. Melting pot refers to the blending of different cultures into a single, unified culture, whereas cultural pluralism recognizes and values diversity in cultures and promotes the coexistence of different cultures in society.

Question 16

The following is true about strategies against discrimination:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that interpersonal contact between different racial groups in situations where they share common goals or interests, but that are not centered on race or ethnicity, can help reduce prejudice. This approach is known as the contact hypothesis. Mass media appeals may have some impact, but their effects may be short-lived and not deep-seated. Tension-laden or involuntary contacts between groups may increase prejudice rather than decrease it. Increased contact alone is not sufficient; the quality of the contact and the context in which it occurs are also important factors.

Question 17

In the history of our country,minorities have been subjected to extensive violence by whites in our society.

Accepted Answer

Throughout history, minorities in the United States have faced violence and discrimination from white individuals and institutions. Examples include slavery, the genocide and forced relocation of Native Americans, Jim Crow laws and segregation, institutionalized discrimination against Asian immigrants, and police brutality against Black Americans.

Question 18

Rosa Park's act that sparked the civil rights movement happened on a bus in:

Accepted Answer

Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955. This event sparked the Montgomery bus boycott and became a significant moment in the civil rights movement.

Question 19

Prejudice involves physical actions and unequal treatment of people because they belong to a category.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice involves holding negative attitudes or beliefs about individuals or groups based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, or religion. While prejudice may lead to physical actions and unequal treatment, it does not necessarily involve them. Discrimination, on the other hand, is the actual unequal treatment of people based on their membership in a particular category.

Question 20

It is possible for an ethnic group to be composed of a variety of races.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity refers to a shared cultural identity, heritage, language, and/or religion. Race, on the other hand, typically refers to physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. While there can be overlap between ethnicity and race, it is possible for an ethnic group to include individuals who belong to different races. For example, the Hispanic/Latinx ethnic group includes individuals from a range of racial backgrounds, including White, Black, Indigenous, and Asian.

Quiz 5: Ethnocentrism and Racism