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Being Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese involves a distinctive ethnicity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Each year, about how many immigrants came to the United States, both legally and illegally?

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A)   150,000
B)   1.5 million
C)   15 million
D)   150 million

Question 3

Arab Americans come from more than twenty different nations in Northern Africa and the Middle East.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the history of one or more minorities-Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Arab Americans-in terms of the following patterns: pluralism, assimilation, segregation, and genocide. Provide as much historical evidence as you can. In your opinion, which of the four patterns of interaction is most pronounced in the case of the minority you write about? Why?

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Question 5

The killing of people in the Darfur region of Africa is a recent example of:

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A)   assimilation.
B)   genocide.
C)   miscegenation.
D)   hypersegregation.

Question 6

Which of the following concepts refers to a state in which racial and ethnic minorities are distinct, but have social parity?

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A)   genocide
B)   segregation
C)   assimilation
D)   pluralism

Question 7

Research with the social distance scale among U.S. college students scale shows increasing social acceptance of people of various racial and ethnic categories over time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Scapegoat theory states that prejudice is created by:

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A)   culture beliefs.
B)   high levels of immigration.
C)   frustration among disadvantaged people.
D)   people with rigid personalities.

Question 9

In the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, the existence of the "Negro leagues," with all African-American players, is an example of:

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A)   assimilation.
B)   segregation.
C)   pluralism.
D)   miscegenation.

Question 10

Thomas Sowell studied the scores of categories of people in intelligence tests and concluded that:

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A)   people's culture explains much variation in intelligence test scores.
B)   all individuals have the same intelligence.
C)   all categories of people have the same average test performance.
D)   All of the above are correct.

Question 11

In most cases, race and ethnicity refer to the same thing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When did slavery begin in the United States? When was it outlawed?

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Question 13

What is the scapegoat theory of prejudice? What is the conflict theory of prejudice?

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Question 14

The largest Hispanic minority in terms of population is Cuban Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Authoritarian personality theory states that extreme prejudice is:

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A)   built into culture itself.
B)   a trait of certain individuals.
C)   found among poor and disadvantaged people.
D)   found among most people in all societies. B

Question 16

White ethnics are non-WASPs of European ancestry.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Thomas Sowell demonstrated the importance of culture in shaping the IQ test performance of various categories of the U.S. population.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Sociologically speaking, a minority is any category that is numerically less than half of a society's population.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is it correct to say that Arab Americans are a diverse category of our population?

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Question 20

How are race and ethnicity dimensions of social stratification in the United States? Provide evidence that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities-both visible and socially disadvantaged. Consider ways in which race and ethnicity combine with gender and class.

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Race and ethnicity are significant dimensions of social stratification in the United States, with evidence showing that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities and face visible and social disadvantages.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, non-Hispanic whites make up the largest racial group in the United States, while African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans are considered minority groups. These minority groups often face systemic barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and housing, leading to higher rates of poverty and lower social mobility compared to non-Hispanic whites.

For example, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that in 2020, the unemployment rate for African Americans was consistently higher than that of white Americans. Additionally, a report from the Pew Research Center found that Hispanic and Latino Americans are more likely to live in poverty and have lower levels of educational attainment compared to non-Hispanic whites.

When considering the intersection of race and ethnicity with gender and class, the disadvantages faced by minority groups are often compounded. For instance, women of color experience both gender and racial discrimination, leading to lower wages and limited opportunities for career advancement. Additionally, individuals from minority groups who are also from lower socioeconomic classes face even greater challenges in accessing resources and opportunities.

In conclusion, race and ethnicity are integral dimensions of social stratification in the United States, with evidence demonstrating that many racial and ethnic categories of people are minorities and face visible and social disadvantages. When combined with gender and class, these disparities are further exacerbated, highlighting the need for continued efforts to address systemic inequalities and promote equity for all individuals.

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