Question 1

What are the key demographic characteristics of the states with the highest percentages of white nationalists per 100,000 people?

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Question 2

Sociologists Michael Emerson and Karen Chai Kim have argued that despite the racial integration that has been occurring in other institutions,the vast majority of the more than 300,000 religious congregations-the largest and most active voluntary associations-involve members who are of the same race.List two reasons why this is.

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Question 3

Sandy,a 19-year-old college student,was initially drawn into and became a member of the white nationalist movement through its Internet site,a professional-looking page that seemed to contain accurate historical summaries of the Civil Rights Movement.Sandy's story demonstrates:

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Sandy's story highlights how white nationalist groups use the Internet to target young, college-aged individuals. It contradicts the misconception that members of such groups are predominantly poor and uneducated.

Question 4

Is it possible to be post-racial on the Internet? Use two examples of virtual racism in your answer.

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Question 5

Corey was adamant in his feeling that most people in American society no longer have severely racist attitudes toward people of other races.Joan suggested he look at the comments in online news feeds about a recent drug bust involving people of color.He was surprised by the intensity of the racist comments he found.Joan's suggestion was an example of:

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Joan's suggestion showed Corey that despite the popular belief that racism no longer exists, there are still people who hold racist attitudes, and they express these attitudes in online forums. This suggests that the idea that racism is dead can be challenged by examining how people interact in virtual spaces.

Question 6

Describe three ways Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X were similar in their views and leadership styles.How did they contrast to Martin Luther King,Jr.?

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Question 7

A Lutheran church in a highly diverse community with a large immigrant population offers masses in English with mostly white attendees),Spanish with mostly Mexican attendees)and Ethiopian with mostly Ethiopian attendees)on Sundays.This division illustrates:

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The fact that each worship service is predominantly attended by people of the same ethnic background (homophily) suggests that the church has not fully integrated and is still somewhat segregated into ethnic groups. The offering of services in different languages, however, does demonstrate an effort to accommodate and engage with the diverse community in which the church is situated.

Question 8

Explain three ways race and ethnicity contribute to the "digital divide" regarding access to the Internet.

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Question 9

When an individual is the victim of a hate crime,how does that crime typically impact the larger racial and ethnic community of which he or she is a part?

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When a hate crime occurs, it puts the larger racial and ethnic community on notice, making them aware that there are individuals who wish to harm them solely based on their race or ethnicity. This can cause fear and anxiety within the community and create a sense of vulnerability. It may also lead to increased societal awareness and activism around issues of hate and discrimination. However, it is unlikely to galvanize the community into violence or lead to legal segregation. Sharing experiences with white Americans also may not be a common response, as the focus of the impact is within the targeted community.

Question 10

Comparing Asian Americans who are Christian to Asian Americans who are Buddhist indicates that:

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Question 11

List two associations where racial homophily is most prevalent.Which racial or ethnic groups have the highest rates of racial homophily? Why?

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Question 12

Which of the following is most true about evangelical Christian megachurches?

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Megachurches, often characterized by their large congregations, have been noted for their efforts in promoting interracial solidarity, leading to over a third of them being defined as multiracial. This reflects a trend towards inclusivity and diversity within these large religious communities.

Question 13

The textbook authors argue that to bring out the full democratic potential in our associational life,we must bridge racial divides in American institutions.Describe how those divides might be addressed in and between two social institutions.

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Question 14

Provide two examples of how religious organizations promote and preserve racial and ethnic identities.

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Question 15

When people think about members of hate groups,they typically envision a certain type of person.What are the stereotypes about who joins hate groups? What did sociologist Kathleen Blee,who studies hate group joiners,find in her work about the members of these groups?

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Question 16

The Internet was used effectively to extend the reach of the Hawaiian language revitalization movement,demonstrating that:

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The article states that the Hawaiian language revitalization movement effectively used the Internet to extend the reach of their efforts and build a community around the language. This demonstrates that the Internet can be a useful tool for language preservation and revitalization.

Quiz 9: Associations