Test Bank & Solution Manual for Walk a Mile A
Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian
Society
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, 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
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, 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
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Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian
Society
iii
, 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
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,v
, 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
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