RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SIXTEENTH EDITION
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Racial And Ethnic Groups
Sixteenth Edition
Richard T. Schaefer, Depaul University
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, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SIXTEENTH EDITION
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 – Exploring Race And Ethnicity .............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 – Prejudice And Racism ......................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 – Discrimination ....................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 – Immigration .......................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 5 – Ethnicity, Whiteness, And Religion ................................................................................... 86
Chapter 6 – Native Americans: The First Americans ........................................................................ 107
Chapter 7 – African Americans ............................................................................................................ 133
Chapter 8 – African Americans Today ............................................................................................... 165
Chapter 9 – Latinos: Growth And Diversity ....................................................................................... 191
Chapter 10 – Mexican Americans And Puerto Ricans ..................................................................... 214
Chapter 11 – Muslim And Arab Americans: Diverse Cultures ........................................................ 244
Chapter 12 – Asian Pacific Americans: An Array Of Nationalities ............................................... 268
Chapter 13 – Chinese Americans And Japanese Americans .......................................................... 294
Chapter 14 – Jewish Americans: The Quest To Maintain Identity ................................................. 316
Chapter 15 – Women: The Oppressed Majority ............................................................................. 343
Chapter 16 – Beyond The United States: The Comparative Perspective .................................... 366
Chapter 17 – Overcoming Exclusion ................................................................................................... 391
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, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SIXTEENTH EDITION
Chapter 1 – Exploring Race And Ethnicity
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Sociology, The Term Minority Refers To A Group.
A. Dominant
B. Subordinate
C. Ruling
D. Sovereign
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups.
Topic: How Are We Grouped? Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
2. Sociologists Define Ethnic Groups Based On .
A. Whatever Definition A Particular Dominant Group Applies Within A Specific Cultural
Setting
B. Differing Religious Practices
C. Obvious Physical Differences That Distinguish Them From Other Groups
D. Their National Origin Or Distinctive Cultural Patterns
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: Types Of Minority
Groups
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Moderate
3. A(N) Group Is A Subordinate Group Whose Members Have Significantly Less Control
Or Power Over Their Own Lives Than Do Members Of A Dominant Group.
A. Minority
B. Governing
C. Stratified
D. Elite
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
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4. Which Definition Best Represents The Sociological Concept Of A Subordinate Or Social
Minority Group?
A. A Group That Experiences A Narrowing Of Life‘S Opportunities
B. A Group That Consists Of Less Than 50 Percent Of The Population
C. Group Membership Defined Exclusively In Terms Of Physical Traits
D. Social Standing That Is Irrelevant To The Processes Of A Democracy
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Moderate
5. Which Characteristic Applies To A Minority Or Subordinate Group?
A. Voluntary Membership In The Group
B. Having A Broad Spectrum Of Opportunities
C. Unequal Treatment From Others
D. Unawareness Of Subordination
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
6. Membership In A Dominant Or Minority Group Is .
A. A Personal Choice
B. Not Voluntary
C. Not Mandatory
D. Discretionary
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
7. Members Of A Minority Or Subordinate Group .
A. Generally Marry Other People From Outside Their Group
B. Become A Part Of The Group Voluntarily
C. Are Political Equals Of The Majority Group
D. Have Distinguishing Cultural Traits
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Easy
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TEST BANK FOR
Racial And Ethnic Groups
Sixteenth Edition
Richard T. Schaefer, Depaul University
1
, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SIXTEENTH EDITION
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 – Exploring Race And Ethnicity .............................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 – Prejudice And Racism ......................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3 – Discrimination ....................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 4 – Immigration .......................................................................................................................... 65
Chapter 5 – Ethnicity, Whiteness, And Religion ................................................................................... 86
Chapter 6 – Native Americans: The First Americans ........................................................................ 107
Chapter 7 – African Americans ............................................................................................................ 133
Chapter 8 – African Americans Today ............................................................................................... 165
Chapter 9 – Latinos: Growth And Diversity ....................................................................................... 191
Chapter 10 – Mexican Americans And Puerto Ricans ..................................................................... 214
Chapter 11 – Muslim And Arab Americans: Diverse Cultures ........................................................ 244
Chapter 12 – Asian Pacific Americans: An Array Of Nationalities ............................................... 268
Chapter 13 – Chinese Americans And Japanese Americans .......................................................... 294
Chapter 14 – Jewish Americans: The Quest To Maintain Identity ................................................. 316
Chapter 15 – Women: The Oppressed Majority ............................................................................. 343
Chapter 16 – Beyond The United States: The Comparative Perspective .................................... 366
Chapter 17 – Overcoming Exclusion ................................................................................................... 391
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, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS SIXTEENTH EDITION
Chapter 1 – Exploring Race And Ethnicity
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Sociology, The Term Minority Refers To A Group.
A. Dominant
B. Subordinate
C. Ruling
D. Sovereign
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups.
Topic: How Are We Grouped? Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
2. Sociologists Define Ethnic Groups Based On .
A. Whatever Definition A Particular Dominant Group Applies Within A Specific Cultural
Setting
B. Differing Religious Practices
C. Obvious Physical Differences That Distinguish Them From Other Groups
D. Their National Origin Or Distinctive Cultural Patterns
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: Types Of Minority
Groups
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Moderate
3. A(N) Group Is A Subordinate Group Whose Members Have Significantly Less Control
Or Power Over Their Own Lives Than Do Members Of A Dominant Group.
A. Minority
B. Governing
C. Stratified
D. Elite
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
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4. Which Definition Best Represents The Sociological Concept Of A Subordinate Or Social
Minority Group?
A. A Group That Experiences A Narrowing Of Life‘S Opportunities
B. A Group That Consists Of Less Than 50 Percent Of The Population
C. Group Membership Defined Exclusively In Terms Of Physical Traits
D. Social Standing That Is Irrelevant To The Processes Of A Democracy
Answer: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Moderate
5. Which Characteristic Applies To A Minority Or Subordinate Group?
A. Voluntary Membership In The Group
B. Having A Broad Spectrum Of Opportunities
C. Unequal Treatment From Others
D. Unawareness Of Subordination
Answer: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
6. Membership In A Dominant Or Minority Group Is .
A. A Personal Choice
B. Not Voluntary
C. Not Mandatory
D. Discretionary
Answer: B
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Remember The Facts Difficulty: Easy
7. Members Of A Minority Or Subordinate Group .
A. Generally Marry Other People From Outside Their Group
B. Become A Part Of The Group Voluntarily
C. Are Political Equals Of The Majority Group
D. Have Distinguishing Cultural Traits
Answer: D
Learning Objective: 1.1: Explain How People Are Placed In Groups. Topic: How Are We
Grouped?
Skill Level: Understand The Concepts Difficulty: Easy
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