Question 1

Critics of the inauthenticity of ethnic cuisine in America point to which of the following as a problem created by the hybrid types of cooking and décor?

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Question 2

According to Daniella, one of the managers of a chain Mexican restaurant in this study, customers like to "eat Mexican," but not "drink Mexican." What did she mean by this?

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Daniella's statement suggests a balance in offering an ethnic and authentic experience without overwhelming customers, aligning with the idea of creating an atmosphere that is "ethnic" and "authentic" but in moderation.

Question 3

What does the article about preadolescent cliques say more broadly about group dynamics? How are the examples used in this article actually just precursors for what people find in adult life?

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Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of cliques mentioned by Adler and Adler?

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Adler and Adler did not mention gender inclusion/exclusion as a characteristic of cliques.

Question 5

This article argues that authenticity in the Mexican restaurant is a social construction. What does this mean and give two (2) examples of how Mexican restaurants are social constructions of restaurants one might find in Mexico.

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Question 6

What is meant by "cooptation" in cliques?

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Cooptation in cliques refers to the practice of certain members being given special attention or privileges in order to ensure their membership and loyalty to the group. This can include the leaders or popular members of the group, who are often the ones responsible for making decisions and enforcing social norms within the clique.

Question 7

One way in which new members can be brought into preadolescent cliques is by

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The best way to bring new members into preadolescent cliques is by recruiting likely and desirable candidates who share similar interests or characteristics as the current members. This can help to create a sense of belonging and camaraderie within the group. Inviting them to parties or calling them on the phone may also be effective, but these methods are not as targeted and may not necessarily result in the formation of a lasting bond. Talking about potential new members behind their backs is not a recommended approach as it can be hurtful and lead to exclusion and negative social dynamics.

Question 8

For Milkie, the author of the article on the beauty images of adolescent girls, the significance of teen magazines is that

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Milkie argues that teen magazines play a significant role in shaping adolescent girls' understanding and expectations of feminine ideals, as they offer advice on how to fit in and conform to cultural norms that prioritize physical beauty. Additionally, these magazines reflect and reinforce the opinions and values held by their wider cultural context, thus influencing girls' understanding of themselves and their place within their society.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a technique of exclusion used by cliques?

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Recruitment is not a technique of exclusion used by cliques, as it involves bringing in new members rather than excluding them. Subjugation of the out-group, compliance, and stigmatization are all techniques of exclusion commonly used by cliques.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a way that cliques often stigmatize others?

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Taunting, physical degradation, and ignoring are common ways that cliques may stigmatize others. Shouting out grades to the whole class is not necessarily a form of stigmatization, although it could contribute to academic pressure or embarrassment for some individuals.

Question 11

Describe three (3) ways in which cliques can actively include people in their group. Describe three (3) ways in which cliques can actively exclude people their group.

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Question 12

Prejudice and bigotry are said to be chief components of human group life for adults. Explain how these concepts are fostered by the clique behavior of preadolescents.

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Question 13

In terms of ingratiation into the clique

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The sentence states that more popular members sometimes flattered less popular members to ensure their loyalty, indicating that there was a possibility of ingratiating oneself into the clique. Option B states that popular members maintained status differentials, which contradicts the sentence. Option C talks about reactions to rejection rather than ingratiation. Option D makes a sweeping generalization that is not supported by the sentence.

Question 14

What are the problems that scholars of race and ethnicity have with the type of "inauthentic hybridization" of the Mexican restaurant in American culture? What are the implications of this for how Americans view people from these other cultures?

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Question 15

Application for membership into a clique can be accomplished more easily for

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Joining a clique as an individual without a group can be easier because they don't need to convince others to join with them. They have the opportunity to make a connection with the leaders of the clique and prove themselves worthy of acceptance.

Question 16

Once people have been expelled from a clique,

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Once people have been expelled from a clique, they often have trouble being accepted by even the unpopular children. This is because cliques tend to be exclusive and have strict social norms, so individuals who have been expelled may struggle to find acceptance elsewhere.

Question 17

One of the scholars cited by Gaytán claims that ethnic restaurants in the United States are "a site of contestation where capitalism, patriarchy and colonialism continue to re-inscribe relational hierarchies." What does this mean and why does this author see this as a problem for ethnic relations in the United States?

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Question 18

One reason why teen magazines for girls are more likely to be read by rural, white girls is that

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Rural, white girls may have less access to mainstream culture and may use teen magazines as a way to stay connected with what is popular and fashionable. Urban girls may have more exposure to mainstream culture and therefore may not find the magazines as necessary.

Question 19

Once individuals became an inside member of a clique

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Just because someone becomes an inside member of a clique does not necessarily mean they will be accepted and treated well by insiders. In fact, insiders may still ridicule them or put them down. Becoming an inside member does not guarantee full acceptance and protection within the group.

Question 20

Despite the negativity of clique leaders, other classmates tended to side with them because

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Other classmates tended to side with clique leaders because they admitted their prestige and feared their influence. They believed that aligning with the popular kids would boost their own social status and protect them from becoming victims themselves.

Quiz 1: Sociological Odyssey: Contemporary Readings in Introductory Sociology