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Test Bank & Solution Manual for Walk a Mile A Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian Society iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege ........................................................... 1-1 Chapter 2 Forms of Oppression..................................................................................... 2-1 Chapter 3 Social Inequality............................................................................................ 3-1 Chapter 4 Gender........................................................................................................... 4-1 Chapter 5 Sexuality........................................................................................................ 5-1 Chapter 6 Race and Racialization.................................................................................. 6-1 Chapter 7 Indigenous Peoples........................................................................................ 7-1 Chapter 8 Immigration................................................................................................... 8-1 Chapter 9 Multiculturalism............................................................................................ 9-1 Chapter 10 Religion..................................................................................................... 10-1 Chapter 11 Ability ....................................................................................................... 11-1 Chapter 12 Age ............................................................................................................ 12-1 Chapter 13 Families..................................................................................................... 13-1 v Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-1 Chapter One: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following best describes the framework of the concept of diversity? a. cross cultural sensitivity and being respectful of different cultures, ethnic groups and races b. intercultural communication in the workplace, as employees require communication skills and cultural savvy to do business in a global context c. all forms of difference using guiding principles of social equity, social justice and anti-oppression d. cultural competency as the ability to practice in a manner that is respectful of and consistent with a person’s culture ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Concept of Diversity: Key Challenges MSC: Remember 2. Marginalization occurs when groups of lesser social power are pushed to the margins of society. Of the following groups, which would be the most marginalized? a. heterosexual males b. lesbian women of colour c. gay white males d. transgender people of colour ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: The Concept of Diversity: Key Challenges MSC: Remember 3. Which term refers to a macro theory that is interested in those who are oppressed, that critiques social structures that exploit and marginalize members of a society, and whose goal is liberation from oppression? a. social injustice theory b. anti-oppression approach c. celebratory approach d. critical social theory ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Anti-Oppression and Critical Social Theory MSC: Remember 4. Your grandfather believes that all people of Asian heritage are good at math. What is this an example of? a. cultural relativism b. marginalization c. stereotyping d. tokenism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 5. If you live in Canada and are a white, heterosexual male who practises Christianity and speaks English, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity? a. a marginalized member of society b. a member of the dominant group c. a member of a historically underserved population d. a member of the non-dominant group Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-2 ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 6. If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity? a. a member of the dominant group b. a historically privileged member of society c. a member of the non-dominant group d. a socially included member of society ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 7. Asher came to Canada when he was 13 as a refugee from Syria. Life was full of challenges and hardships. School was difficult, trying to learn the new language and a new way of life. Despite these hardships, he successfully completed post-secondary education and become a successful lawyer. Although he specializes in immigration law, he refuses to accept cases for individuals from the Middle East, because he does not want to let in any terrorists. What level of internalized oppression is Asher exhibiting? a. personal b. community c. structural d. non-dominant ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 8. In 2005, Canadian law changed to recognize same-sex marriage as legal. Which level of oppression does this change affect? a. structural b. community c. personal d. dominant ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 9. Which statement is the best example of inclusive language? a. The average student worries about test scores. b. The book was written for firemen. c. I had a meeting with my female professor. d. I met with my physician, who is gay, this morning. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 10. What is the definition of culture? a. the customs and traditions that are unique to a particular ethnic group b. everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization c. the race, ethnicity, and language of a particular group d. similarities and differences across human groups ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression MSC: Remember Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-3 11. Which workplace diversity initiative is a good example of best practice? a. giving mandatory diversity training workshops that all employees attend in order to prevent lawsuits or human rights complaints b. giving diversity training in which employees can learn what makes some groups different c. creating an inclusive working environment by promoting equity and removing barriers that prevent full participation d. creating an inclusive working environment by establishing affinity groups that people can identify with ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 12. Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community where she lives. It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical abilities. She believes it is likely a combination of all of these. What is this complexity of identity called? a. fluidity b. salience c. homogeneity d. intersectionality ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Intersectionality and the Matrix of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 13. Which of the following is part of every form of oppression and experienced by every oppressed group? a. heterogeneity b. homogeneity c. intersectionality d. power ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Heterogeneity Within Oppressed Groups MSC: Remember 14. Every day at school Lu experiences fellow students making comments towards her about her appearance. They call her a boy, lesbian, and dyke. Some say “I am only joking,” but it doesn’t make it hurt any less. What is Lu experiencing? a. person-specific bullying b. cyberbullying c. biased-based bullying d. homogeneity ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Bullying as Oppression MSC: Higher Order 15. Which term refers to the use of the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging, and instant messaging to intimidate or harass others? a. person-specific bullying b. cyberbullying c. biased-based bullying d. homogeneity ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Bullying as Oppression MSC: Remember Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-4 16. John comes from a wealthy, white suburban family with a long history of attending a prestigious private school. Although he is not the strongest academic student applying, because of his family’s connection to the institution, he is accepted over a stronger academic student. Which of the following is tied to John’s acceptance? a. privilege b. wealth c. race d. geographical location ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Unpacking Our Privilege MSC: Higher Order 17. Company XYZ is made up of 40 senior and mid-level executives who are all men, and 45 administrative assistants who are all women. The president of the company, to show he is all about equal opportunity, agrees to hire a woman executive. What is this hiring practice an example of? a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. equity ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Higher Order 18. A group of women who were survivors of sexualized violence decided to create a not-for-profit organization in their community to assist other survivors. In the planning and development of this organization, they were careful to ensure they would create an environment where everyone would feel welcomed, invited to participate, and valued for their contributions. They were also careful in developing hiring and service practices that recognized that people who experienced multiple or intersecting inequities—such as racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and so on—were often targeted to a greater extent for sexualized violence. What was this organization intentionally practising? a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. social stratification ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Higher Order 19. Rico and Danielle have both been working for the same company for the past three years. They have comparable education and work experience; however, Rico is making $10,000 more a year than Danielle. What is this inconsistency of wage an example of? a. social inequality b. equality c. equity d. social norms ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Higher Order 20. What is the goal of the 94 recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? a. to increase social awareness of residential schools b. to bring about social justice to reverse effects of cultural genocide c. to generate payment and compensation for the harm done to those affected d. to make people feel guilty Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-5 ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Higher Order 21. Which term refers to a social justice model that is concerned with fair allocation of resources between different groups within a society? a. tokenism b. distributive and redistributive justice c. marginalization d. institutionalized justice ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Remember 22. A group of women came to a clothing redistribution centre and were all given a pre-packaged bag of clothes. This is an example of equality. A second group of women went to a different centre and were asked what they were looking for and were given clothing specific to their needs. What is this an example of? a. equanimity b. equity c. undeserved justice d. redistributive justice ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Journey Towards Justice and Equity MSC: Higher Order 23. Canada’s publicly funded health care system is designed to ensure that everyone has the same access to health care services and providers regardless of their ability to pay for care. Which concept is the basis this health-care system’s design? a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. equity ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Equity Versus Equality MSC: Higher Order 24. You are a health-care planner working with a community affected by poverty. Your responsibility is to plan services and programs to ensure that members of the community have what they need to achieve and maintain health and well-being. Research evidence has told you that people who live in poverty are frequently less healthy than those with greater income. As a result, you develop additional services and programs, rather than just the standard ones, to offset the impact of substandard housing, limited access to fresh, nutritious foods, and exposure to unsafe environments. What concept does your approach use? a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. equity ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Equity Versus Equality MSC: Higher Order 25. You attend a conference where lunch is provided to the participants. Everyone is seated at a table in the dining hall at noon. Servers deliver each person a plate with the same food of equal portions. What concept is the design and distribution of your lunch reflecting? Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-6 a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. equity ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Equity Versus Equality MSC: Higher Order 26. You attend a wedding with a buffet dinner for guests. You are invited to serve yourself from a large variety of food dishes designed to meet a wide range of tastes, nutritional needs, and dietary requirements. The buffet style allows guests to choose their own portion sizes. What concept is the design and distribution of your dinner reflecting? a. equality b. inclusion c. tokenism d. equity ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Equity Versus Equality MSC: Higher Order 27. Alyssa attended a group session where she was asked to tell members something about herself. She described herself to the group as someone who was “well-educated with a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh.” What was Alyssa conveying aspects of? a. her ascribed identity b. her social identity c. her hybrid identity d. her personal identity ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Knowing Your Own Story MSC: Higher Order 28. On the first day of class, the teacher asks Samantha to tell her classmates something about herself. Samantha responds, “The most important thing about me is that I am a loving daughter from a very happy family.” What is Samantha conveying aspects of? a. her ascribed identity b. her social identity c. her hybrid identity d. her personal identity ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowing Your Own Story MSC: Higher Order 29. When discussing someone’s identity, which term refers to the focus on their most noticeable or most important characteristics? a. fluidity b. salience c. homogeneity d. intersectionality ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Knowing Your Own Story MSC: Remember 30. Chapter 1’s “In Their Shoes” feature relates the story of a 21-year-old post-secondary student who, while studying at university, discovers he has a brain tumour. In a matter of days his life changes, as does his identity. What is this change of identity called? Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 1-7 a. fluidity b. salience c. homogeneity d. intersectionality ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: In Their Shoes MSC: Higher Order SHORT ANSWER 1. Explain the three levels of oppression? Give a real-world example for each level. ANS: Personal level – negative stereotypes or prejudice, both conscious and unconscious Cultural level – dominant groups maintaining hierarchy and imposing their culture as the superior culture Structural level – society’s laws, policies and practices, institutions, economic and political systems favour the dominant group at the expense of the non-dominant group Remainder of answer will vary. PTS: 1 REF: Multiple Levels of Oppression 2. Give a real-world example to demonstrate the difference between equality and equity. ANS: Answers will vary. Any example should demonstrate that equality means same and social equity means that everyone has what is right for them. An example could be as follows: you play on a softball team and everyone gets a size large shirt verses the team manager asking each player what size they would like and ordering what they want. PTS: 1 REF: Equity Versus Equality Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-1 Chapter Two: Forms of Oppression MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Heterosexism is the belief in the natural superiority of heterosexuality as a way of life, and therefore, its logical right to dominance. What is this form of oppression an example of? a. exploitation b. institutionalized discrimination c. systemic discrimination d. cultural imperialism ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Five Faces of Oppression MSC: Remember 2. When a large corporation employs workers in a foreign country, it asks the employees to work long hours, in unsafe working conditions, for minimal pay. Which face of oppression is characterized by this situation? a. marginalization b. exploitation c. powerlessness d. cultural imperialism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Five Faces of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 3. Residential schools were schools designed to impose Euro-Canadian culture and religion on Indigenous children. Which face of oppression did these schools embody? a. marginalization b. exploitation c. structural discrimination d. cultural imperialism ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Five Faces of Oppression MSC: Higher Order 4. Which face of oppression is experienced when a subordinate group in society is described as living in a “culture of silence” or they come to believe that they deserve the unfair treatment they are receiving from the dominant group? a. powerlessness b. marginalization c. exploitation d. cultural imperialism ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Five Faces of Oppression MSC: Remember 5. Ms. Strada has a Japanese student in her science class. She thinks that the Japanese student will get the highest grade because she believes that all Japanese people are very smart. Which term best characterizes Ms. Strada’s belief? a. classism b. ageism c. discrimination d. stereotyping Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-2 ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Stereotypes MSC: Higher Order 6. Your Aunt Muriel believes that all people from Canada live in igloos and ice fish on a regular basis. What term do sociologists use to describe these overgeneralizations? a. ethnicity b. discrimination c. racism d. stereotype ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Stereotypes MSC: Higher Order 7. Josh and Kierra travel all throughout Australia and come home disappointed. Upon reflection, no matter where they went, nothing compared to their home in Greece; the people, food, and even the architecture just wasn’t as beautiful. What sociological behaviour are Josh and Kierra exhibiting? a. stereotyping b. prejudice c. ethnocentrism d. discrimination ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Prejudice MSC: Higher Order 8. Which statement illustrates one example of prejudice? a. Many women stay at home to take care of their children. b. Women should stay at home and take care of their children. c. More men are taking parental leave in recent years. d. More women are choosing to return to work after having children. ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Prejudice MSC: Higher Order 9. Vincenzo believes that his Italian culture is superior to every other culture and uses it as a standard by which he evaluates all other cultures. What term best characterizes Vincenzo’s belief? a. subliminal racism b. stereotyping c. ethnocentrism d. institutional racism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Prejudice MSC: Higher Order 10. The house next door to the Hennigar family is for sale. Mr. Hennigar tells his wife that he hopes the house is not sold to any French people because he does not like French people. Which term best characterizes Mr. Hennigar’s belief? a. classism b. prejudice c. stereotyping d. discrimination ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Prejudice MSC: Higher Order 11. Which statement best describes someone holding racial prejudice? a. He holds a prejudgment about any group different from himself. b. He believes that a certain racial group has a disproportionate number of positive traits. c. He believes a certain racial group is innately inferior. d. He acts in a discriminatory manner. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Prejudice MSC: Remember Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-3 12. A convenience store near a school has hung a sign on their store window that reads “Only 3 students at a time in the store” in an attempt to decrease theft. What type of discrimination is this? a. sexism b. ageism c. racism d. heterosexism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 13. Sandra Moore, a 5’10”, 190 pound female, applied to be a fitness instructor at the neighbourhood fitness centre. Her application was denied, and she was told that all employees of the fitness centre must appear fitter and leaner than the average person. Which form of discrimination is this? a. sizeism b. sexism c. racism d. ageism ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 14. Janet worked at a local pub and was the only female bartender. Her manager told her to ask one of her male co-workers to change the kegs of beer when necessary, as they were “too heavy for a woman to lift.” Which form of discrimination is this? a. sizeism b. sexism c. ableism d. racism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 15. Frank is a police officer who overheard two other officers talking. They were discussing their belief that Hispanics are more likely to be criminal. Because of this belief they routinely pull over people who appear to be Hispanic more than any other racial group. Which form of discrimination is this? a. sexism b. heterosexism c. racism d. classism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 16. Scott Thomas was being reviewed for a promotion at his sales agency. His manager told him “off the record” that the committee was hesitant to promote him because he had experienced depression the year before and they worried he might not be able to handle the stress of the new position. Which form of discrimination is this? a. sexism b. heterosexism c. racism d. ableism ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-4 17. After “liking” a picture from a gay pride parade on Facebook, John started to receive hurtful text messages from friends accusing him of being gay. Then all of his soccer teammates refused to be in the locker room with him at the same time. Which term refers to this type of discrimination? a. heterosexism b. sexism c. ableism d. racism ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 18. Which type of discrimination is challenged by the fight to legalize same-sex marriage and provide a gender-neutral marriage definition in human rights legislation? a. sexism b. heterosexism c. classism d. ageism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 19. A company manages a mixed-income residential building in which more than 50% of the tenants are designated as rent-stabilized. The company announced last week that access to the building’s new fitness centre would be limited to market-rate tenants only. What type of discrimination is the segregation of lower-income tenants an example of? a. racism b. sexism c. classism d. ageism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 20. Miriam overheard two people discussing how one of them had just assisted someone with Down syndrome. The first person commented that he made sure to repeat himself several time because the woman was “retarded” and he wanted to make sure she understood him. Which type of discrimination is this an example of? a. ableism b. ageism c. sexism d. racism ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Remember 21. Priya is an accomplished lawyer in India. Her partner has been transferred to Toronto and she would like to make the move to Canada as well. She sends out resumes to firms within the city; however, she does not hear back from any of them. She finally decides to contact one directly. The person she speaks with indicates that the issue is with her foreign education. Which type of discrimination is this an example of? a. individual b. systemic c. structural d. direct Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-5 ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 22. When Stacey met the landlord of an apartment she hoped to rent, she was asked to fill out an application form and provide references. As she was leaving, the landlord asked her if she was married and whether she had children. When she replied that she was not married but had two children, the landlord gave her back her application and told her that he didn’t believe a single mother could afford such an expense. What type of discrimination did Stacey experience? a. ageism b. ableism c. classism d. racism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 23. Louise and Ally are getting married. They walk into a bakery to inquire about ordering a cake. When the person assisting them learns that it is the two of them getting married she refuses to take their order. She informs them that she will not take their order because she does not believe in same-sex marriage. What is this an example of? a. sexism b. heterosexism c. racism d. classism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 24. An HR committee is discussing the merits of two candidates for a position with their company. The interviewees have an equal level of education, but one is 25 with limited experience in the field and the other is 55 with vast experience in the field. The committee decides to offer the position to the younger candidate because they believe he will stay in the position for a longer period of time due to his age. What is this reasoning an example of? a. ableism b. sexism c. ageism d. heterosexism ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Higher Order 25. Injustices perpetrated by the powerful on the powerless can be viewed as rays of light through the lens of a prism. What is this perspective called? a. “ism” prism b. racialized oppression c. segregation d. oppression ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Remember 26. Human rights legislation requires employers and service providers to accommodate peoples’ needs when those needs relate to one or more grounds of discrimination. What is this requirement called? a. duty to accommodate b. grounds of discrimination Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-6 c. undue hardship d. cultural imperialism ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism MSC: Remember 27. In Chapter 2’s “In Their Shoes” feature, Cameron recounts his story, which includes several abusive relationships and a history of mental illness. Cameron asks that you “be kind when someone seems a little strange.” Which type of discrimination is Cameron attempting to combat? a. ageism b. ableism c. sizeism d. classism ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: In Their Shoes MSC: Higher Order 28. Which statement illustrates one example of discrimination? a. People with tattoos are not welcome here. b. People with tattoos are all thieves. c. People with tattoos are interesting. d. People with tattoos are trustworthy. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Discrimination MSC: Remember 29. Melissa Harper manages an apartment complex in Toronto. She has three empty units that are available for rent. However, when prospective tenants of Hispanic descent inquire about renting in the complex, Ms. Harper tells them there are no vacancies. How would you define this unfair treatment? a. discrimination b. stereotyping c. prejudice d. segregation ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Discrimination MSC: Higher Order 30. Jesus arrives to audition for a role in a commercial. Upon arrival everyone is asked to sign in at the main desk. When Jesus gives his name the person looks up and says “Sorry, we are looking for someone who is Canadian, not Mexican.” What is this an example of? a. systemic discrimination b. structural discrimination c. indirect discrimination d. direct discrimination ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Forms of Discrimination MSC: Higher Order SHORT ANSWER 1. Explain what the “ism” prism means. Give a real world example for two of the “isms” listed in the text. ANS: Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 2-7 The “isms” that exist in society multiply in number as dominant groups increasingly marginalize groups that are different from the norm, groups that lack the power and resources to resist the stereotyping and prejudice that lead to discrimination. “Ism”s listed in the text: ableism, ageism, classism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, sizeism Remainder of answer will vary. PTS: 1 REF: The “ism” Prism 2. Explain the difference between indirect and direct discrimination. ANS: Direct discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on one or more of their protected characteristics compared to other individuals or groups who do not have these characteristics in similar circumstances. Indirect discrimination refers to a rule, policy, practice, or requirement that applies to everyone but has the effect of creating disadvantage for people with a protected characteristic. PTS: 1 REF: Forms of Discrimination Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 3-1 Chapter Three: Social Inequality MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. In 2010, a few well-known Canadians spent one week living on food that came only from the local food bank. What was the purpose of the one-week “Do the Math” challenge? a. to show what it is like to eat at the end of the month when all of your monthly social assistance has gone to rent, transportation, and clothing b. to heighten the understanding of child poverty in Ontario in hopes of bringing about social change c. to illustrate the levels of social stratification in Canada and the power, privilege, property, and prestige that comes with each level d. to show how difficult it is for students to manage living expenses when receiving funding through the Ontario Student Assistance Program ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Chapter Opening MSC: Remember 2. According to a 2016 UNICEF report comparing overall child poverty rates in 35 industrialized countries, how does Canada rank when it comes to providing for the well-being of its children? a. 1st b. 5th c. 26th d. 30th ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Chapter Opening MSC: Remember 3. Students who receive funding from OSAP are allocated how much money a day for food? a. $5.50 b. $7.50 c. $10.00 d. $15.00 ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Chapter Opening MSC: Remember 4. According to OXFAM, the richest 20% of the world’s population received 84% of the resources, and the remaining 80% received just 5.5%. What are these statistics evidence of? a. individual social inequality b. national social inequality c. provincial social inequality d. global social inequality ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Chapter Opening MSC: Remember 5. Which social class do individuals who are members at exclusive clubs and social circles likely belong to? a. working class b. lower-middle class c. upper-middle class Copyright © 2019 by Nelson Education Ltd. 3-2 d. upper class ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Social Stratification MSC: Remember 6. Individuals who have unsteady and often low-paying employment are likely to belong to which social class? a. lower class b. working class c. lower-middle class d. upper-middle class ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Social Stratification MSC: Higher Order 7. Muhammad is a first-generation Canadian; his parents immigrated to Canada from Iran before he was born. Muhammad’s parents paid for all his schooling and he has just graduated from law school. Which social class is Muhammad likely to belong to? a. lower class b. working class c. lower-working class d. upper-middle class ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Social Stratification MSC: Higher Order 8. What is likely the end result to dividing society into social classes based on income, occupation, and acquired resources? a. racism b. social balance c. relative poverty d. classism ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Social Stratification MSC: Remember 9. Franklin has just finished his degree in nursing at a local community college. He will be starting a full-time job as a pediatric nurse at the hospital at the end of the month. In Canada, which social class would Franklin be part of? a. lower class b. working class c. lower middle class d. upper class ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: