Question 1

Industrialization and modernization have resulted in a global reduction in ethnic hostilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compared to other ethnoracial groups in the United States,the experience of African Americans is unique for which reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  their genetic differences
B)  the institution of slavery
C)  They are the only group included in affirmative action laws.
D)  They have lobbied for "stand your ground" laws.

Question 3

Colorism refers to opposition to affirmative action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In countries such as Brazil,one's racial category is defined by

Accepted Answer

A)  skin color.
B)  economic standing.
C)  facial features.
D)  place of birth.

Question 5

Most sociologists view race as meaningful in the sense that it is a _____ category.

Accepted Answer

A)  innate
B)  social
C)  biological
D)  economic

Question 6

In what year were all Native Americans born in the United States considered U.S.citizens?

Accepted Answer

A)  1776
B)  1884
C)  1940
D)  1962

Question 7

Which controversial book argued that racial and ethnic differences in intelligence were due to heredity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Bell Curve: Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life
B)  Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
C)  A Child Called It
D)  There Are No Children Here

Question 8

After analyzing a random sample of television news shows that aired in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California,researchers came to this conclusion:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans smile more than whites when they are on camera.
B)  Latinos smile more than whites when they are on camera.
C)  Blacks and Latinos are more likely than whites to be portrayed as victims of crime.
D)  Whites are more likely than blacks and Latinos to be portrayed as victims of crime.

Question 9

Racism and racial inequality are not limited to the United States.Give two examples of racism in other countries.How do these compare with racism in the United States?

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