CRJ 306 MidTerm Review | 80 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated & Verified

What is ethnicity? - Differences between groups of people based on cultural customs such as language, religion, foodways, music, family, patterns and other characteristics. What is race? - The major biological divisions of mankind as distinguished by color of skin, color and texture of hair, bodily proportions, and other physical features. What is disparity? and give an example - It roughly means a 'difference' that does not necessarily involve discrimination. (When you make $100,000 and your neighbor makes $20,000, this is an example of a large disparity in income.) What is discrimination? - the unjust or unfair treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. (Excluding women or African Americans from juries) What are some problems with immigration enforcement? - Arizona Senate Bill 1070 stated that a law enforcement officer would have the right to question someone's immigration status if that officer believed they were in the country illegally (most professionals agreed that it would lead to racial profiling). It would also lead to damage to the community because they will grow to fear their local police department.