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chapter 11 sociology
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the racial term " African American" can refer to: | any of the above |
what is the one defining feature of a minority group? | lack of power |
ethnicity describes shared: | any of the above |
which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? | blacks under apartheid in south Africa |
scapegoat theory shows that: | dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems |
stereotypes can be based on: | all of the above |
what is discrimination? | biased actions against an individual or group. |
which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact? | it does not need the actions of individuals to continue. |
as a Caucasian in the united states, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: | white privilege |
speedy Gonzalez is an example of: | stereotype |
which inter group relation displays the least tolerance? | Genocide |
what doctrine justified legal segregation in the south? | separate but equal |
what inter group relationship is bu the "salad bowl" metaphor? | pluralism |
amalgamation is represented by the ______ metaphor? | melting pot |
what makes native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the us? | they are the only group that did not come here as immigrants. |
which subordinate group is often referred to as the "model minority" | Asian Americans |
which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration. not block it? | Islamophobia |
why did most white Ethnic Americans come to the us? | a & b only |