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Which one of the following is a pull factor in emigration ?
What is the systematic elimination of one ethnic group at the hands of another called ?
What is the idea that racism pervades all of society’s structures in a systematic way called __________?
A minority group is one that is both disadvantaged and__________?
Why do sociologists use the category race ?
Which one of the following is not one of the four migration trends identified by Castles and Miller (1993) ?
Approximately what percentage of the global population currently lives outside their country of birth ?
Prohibiting intermarriage across ethnic groups the physical separation of groups and restrictions on contact between ethnic groups are examples of__________?
Which of the following is not part of a sociological definition of a minority group ?
Which country has the world,s largest concentration of Jews ?
Which equation can be used to represent pluralism ?
Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups ?
The new racism refers to__________?
Ethnic identity refers to__________?
Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?
A split labor market ?
Functionalists argue that even though ethnic conflict is dysfunctional it my still serve some important functions in society Which of the following is NOT one of those important functions ?
Institutional discrimination ?
Symbolic racism__________?
How does racial and ethnic stratification differ from other forms of stratification ?
Ethnic groups__________?
What is defined as the dispersal of an ethnic population from an original homeland into foreign areas often in a forced manner ?
Which model of migration admits immigrants to a country on a temporary basis often for economic reasons without giving citizenship rights ?
What is the approach to ethnic integration which requires immigrants to adopt the culture and values of the majority called ?
What is behavior towards a group or individual which treats them differently from other groups or individuals called ?
What is defined as the cultural practices and outlooks of a given community of people that set them apart from others ?
What was the system of forced racial segregation in South Africa known as __________?
Which theoretical approach emphasizes racism not as a deviation from the non-racist norm but rather as the everyday normal experience for people of color ?
What is multiculturalism ?
What term describes the fixed and inflexible characterizations of social groups ?
Why do many sociologists use scare quotes when discussing race ?
Which Black person wrote the acclaimed novel Invisible Man ?
Which equation can be used to represent amalgamation ?
A child who is repeatedly criticized as being lazy and lacking intelligence eventually accepts these criticisms and uses them to justify poor performance in school This is an example of__________?
Theories of racialized discourse suggest that__________?
Scientific theories in the nineteenth century tried to explain race in naturalistic terms Which of the following ideas was not considered ?
Which of the following is TRUE of interactionists ?
Marxist-oriented theorists__________?
The coexistence of diverse groups is called__________?
Prejudice__________?
Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of a minority group ?
The sociological perspective on race__________?

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination ?

A. In order for a person to discriminate he or she must hold prejudicial attitudes
B. Discrimination is an action
C. Discrimination is not a form of racism
D. none of the above

Correct Answer: Discrimination is an action ✔

Last Updated: September 23, 2019