Question 1

One important difference between ethnicity and race is

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity refers to a shared cultural heritage and can sometimes be a voluntary identification based on one's cultural practices and traditions. Race, on the other hand, typically refers to physical characteristics such as skin color and is not something that can be chosen or changed. While the U.S. Census does measure ethnicity in addition to race, it is not a major factor in the difference between the two concepts. The idea that race can change over the course of a lifetime is not accurate.

Question 2

The one-drop rule helps explain what about Barack Obama?

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The one-drop rule dictated that anyone with even a trace of African ancestry was legally designated as black. Therefore, even though Barack Obama's mother was white, his African heritage from his father's side classified him as black, thus making him the first black president in the eyes of society.

Question 3

Pravit,an Indian man,married Sharon,a white woman.Their marriage is an example of

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Exogamy refers to marriage or mating between individuals from different social groups or categories. In this case, Pravit and Sharon come from different racial or ethnic backgrounds, making their marriage exogamous. Endogamy refers to marriage within the same social group, while blended family and extended family refer to different family structures.

Question 4

The U.S.Census Bureau collects race-based data despite the lack of biological difference across race.What does this say about race in the United States?

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The fact that the U.S. Census Bureau collects race-based data despite the lack of biological difference across race suggests that race is still an important social construct in the United States, with deeply felt divisions existing between groups of people. This reflects the ongoing impact of historical and structural racism in the country.

Question 5

Jamilla,who had a white mother,was brought up to see herself as white.When asked,she would say she was white.However,as she grew older,she began to embrace her Arab heritage and to instead identify as mixed race.Jamilla's example illustrates the strong role of what in racial identification?

Accepted Answer

Jamilla's example shows that racial identification is strongly influenced by one's self-perception and personal understanding of their cultural heritage, rather than any objective physical or legal factors such as fingerprints or the law. This suggests that self-identification is a crucial factor in determining one's racial identity.

Question 6

Contrary to earlier scientific beliefs,today's biologists generally see race as

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Today's biologists generally view race as differences that mostly evolved randomly, rather than as distinct genetic categories or hierarchies.

Question 7

An ethnic group perceived to share physical characteristics is called

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The answer of An ethnic group perceived to share physical...

Question 8

An ethnicity is a group of people with a common cultural identification,based on a combination of language,religion,ancestral origin,or _____________.

Accepted Answer

Ethnicity is often defined by shared cultural practices, traditions, and beliefs, which include traditional practices.

Question 9

Why does the U.S.Census Bureau,the government's main statistical agency,attempt to collect data about racial categories?

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The U.S. Census Bureau attempts to collect data about racial categories to reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country. This information is used to better understand demographic trends and allocate resources, such as government funding and political representation, to various racial and ethnic groups. It does not attempt to define race biologically or anthropologically, nor is it used to allocate welfare benefits or chart genetic predispositions to certain diseases.

Question 10

A race is a group of people believed to share common descent,based on _____________.

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Race is typically based on perceived innate physical similarities such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture, rather than shared biology, cultural practices, or marriage.

Question 11

As some researchers have discovered,whites often

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Research has shown that many White individuals do not identify themselves as members of a specific racial or ethnic group, often referring to themselves as simply "American" or "Caucasian."

Question 12

Jarrod O'Reilly's favorite holiday is St.Patrick's Day,since he is of Irish descent.He wears green,throws a big party,and even drinks green beer.But for the rest of the year,Jarrod does not think much about his Irish background,illustrating

Accepted Answer

Jarrod's behavior suggests that his identification with his Irish heritage is a voluntary choice that is only emphasized during St. Patrick's Day festivities. This indicates that ethnicity can be a flexible and situational aspect of identity, rather than a fixed and inherent characteristic. This is highlighted in the question stem by the contrast between Jarrod's celebratory behavior on St. Patrick's Day and his lack of consideration for his Irish background for the rest of the year. The other answer choices are not supported by the information provided in the question.

Question 13

One important modern principle used in almost all data collection about race and ethnicity involves:

Accepted Answer

Self-identification is an important modern principle used in almost all data collection about race and ethnicity. This involves allowing individuals to identify their own race and ethnicity instead of assigning it based on external factors such as skin color or physical features. It is considered a more accurate and respectful way of collecting data on race and ethnicity.

Question 14

According to the one-drop rule

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The one-drop rule was a racial classification system in the United States that stated that any person with any amount of African ancestry, no matter how small or insignificant, was considered black. Therefore, according to this rule, a white woman could give birth to a child with any amount of African ancestry, and that child would be considered black. However, a black woman could not give birth to a white child, as they would not have any European ancestry.

Question 15

Despite a remarkable loosening of the boundaries in the United States,most people still live,marry,reproduce,and raise children primarily

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While the boundaries have loosened in terms of racial integration and intermarriage, the majority of people still primarily live, marry, reproduce, and raise children within their own racial-ethnic group, as seen in data on residential segregation and marriage patterns. B) and C) are not accurate for the majority of the population, and while D) is an ideal, it is not reflective of the current reality.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of exogamy?

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Exogamy refers to marriage outside of one's social group or community. In this case, an Asian man marrying an African woman is an example of exogamy because they are from different social groups or communities. Options A, B, and C do not involve marriage to a partner from a different social group or community, making them incorrect choices for exogamy.

Question 17

Since 1880,the race and ethnicity categories on the U.S.Census form have changed

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The U.S. census form has been changed every ten years since 1880 to account for evolving race and ethnicity categories and accurately reflect changes in demographic data.

Question 18

Which surface difference is perhaps most important biologically?

Accepted Answer

Skin color has significant biological implications, including the ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight, protection against harmful UV rays, and the risk of skin cancer. It also plays a crucial role in social dynamics and discrimination. While other surface differences may have social and cultural significance, skin color has important biological and health-related factors.

Question 19

The most important recent change in how the U.S.Census measures race is

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The most important recent change in how the U.S. Census measures race is the option to check more than one category, also known as the "two or more races" category. This change was introduced in the 2000 Census and has since been used in all subsequent censuses. This change is significant because it acknowledges the growing diversity and complexity of racial identities in the United States.

Question 20

Marriage and reproduction within a distinct group is called _____________; marriage and reproduction outside one's distinct group is called _____________.

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Endogamy refers to marriage and reproduction within a specific group, such as a caste or religion. Exogamy, on the other hand, refers to marriage and reproduction outside of this specific group. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe these concepts.

Quiz 3: Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration