SOC 269 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
In terms of cultural assimilation, secondary structural assimilation, primary assimilation, and
marital assimilation, how have Asian Americans fared? - ANSWER -Japanese Americans are
probably the most assimilated of the Asian American groups.
-Greater secondary assimilation economically.
Be familiar with the cultural viewpoint for explaining minority group success - ANSWER
-Value Compatibility: Significant compatibility between value system in country of origin and
value system of American middle class culture
-Family and Community Cohesion: The transmission of traditional values was accomplished by
the entire community
Middleman Minority Thesis / Ethnic Enclave Theory - ANSWER Middleman minority:
-Some minorities occupy an intermediate rather than low-status position. Based on the idea
that sojourning is necessary ingredient:
-Sojourners work hard and are thrifty in order to amass capital
-Sojourners take risks in hope of great gain
-Sojourners concentrate their funds in lines of work that permit easy liquidation
-(took a bigger risk for a bigger payout)
,ethnic enclave:
-Based on the idea that immigrant workers may be part of a special type of economy that
provides unusual routes of upward mobility.
-The ethnic enclave is based on community solidarity, the presence of a pool of
disadvantaged ethnic workers, and vertical and horizontal integration
-(when new immigrants come to this country. They move to an area where people are like
them. these communities will have opportunities for them. there is solidarity for them.)
Be able to distinguish between the first and second wave of Vietnamese refugees - ANSWER
1st wave- middle class/migrating fr political rather than economic reasons
2nd wave- boat people
Be familiar with cultural differentiation among the Vietnamese (e.g., phuc duc) - ANSWER
-Many people believe in predestination, with very limited individual control over events
- Strong belief in astrology.
o Strong belief that one must continually exercise caution, self-control, mediation, honor,
modesty, and moderation
- Culture is oriented toward achievement of group goals, primarily with extended families
-Phuc Duc: "amount of good fortune that comes from meritorious or self-sacrificing action"
, Be familiar with the acculturation process among the Vietnamese - ANSWER -Refugees'
adaptation to US life appears to vary
-Dual Cultural Conflict Theory: Second generation youth often find themselves in a cultural
conflict- they are too Americanized for their parents' liking, and too foreign for their
American peers.
What does master status mean? - ANSWER Positions that stand out in the eyes of society and
hides one's individuality. (undocumented)
What are some problems associated with the term Hispanic? - ANSWER - Coined by the US
government, Hispanic is widely used to designate persons of Mexican, Puerto Ricans,
Dominican, Cubans, and Central and South American Heritage.
-The term Hispanic masks diversity. (non-inclusive. Created by outsiders)
Mexican American cultural characteristics (four were discussed in class) - ANSWER -language:
30% of third generation Mexican Americans are bilingual! According to the race relations
cycle they should be 0%
-religion: Catholic is the preferred religion.
-machismo: If you are a man violence is okay or being with many women is okay. Feminity is
NOT okay for a man. This is a dominant stereotype among Mexican men.
-family relations: Individuals within a family have a moral responsibility to aid other members
of the family experiencing financial problems, unemployment, poor health conditions, and
other life issues.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
In terms of cultural assimilation, secondary structural assimilation, primary assimilation, and
marital assimilation, how have Asian Americans fared? - ANSWER -Japanese Americans are
probably the most assimilated of the Asian American groups.
-Greater secondary assimilation economically.
Be familiar with the cultural viewpoint for explaining minority group success - ANSWER
-Value Compatibility: Significant compatibility between value system in country of origin and
value system of American middle class culture
-Family and Community Cohesion: The transmission of traditional values was accomplished by
the entire community
Middleman Minority Thesis / Ethnic Enclave Theory - ANSWER Middleman minority:
-Some minorities occupy an intermediate rather than low-status position. Based on the idea
that sojourning is necessary ingredient:
-Sojourners work hard and are thrifty in order to amass capital
-Sojourners take risks in hope of great gain
-Sojourners concentrate their funds in lines of work that permit easy liquidation
-(took a bigger risk for a bigger payout)
,ethnic enclave:
-Based on the idea that immigrant workers may be part of a special type of economy that
provides unusual routes of upward mobility.
-The ethnic enclave is based on community solidarity, the presence of a pool of
disadvantaged ethnic workers, and vertical and horizontal integration
-(when new immigrants come to this country. They move to an area where people are like
them. these communities will have opportunities for them. there is solidarity for them.)
Be able to distinguish between the first and second wave of Vietnamese refugees - ANSWER
1st wave- middle class/migrating fr political rather than economic reasons
2nd wave- boat people
Be familiar with cultural differentiation among the Vietnamese (e.g., phuc duc) - ANSWER
-Many people believe in predestination, with very limited individual control over events
- Strong belief in astrology.
o Strong belief that one must continually exercise caution, self-control, mediation, honor,
modesty, and moderation
- Culture is oriented toward achievement of group goals, primarily with extended families
-Phuc Duc: "amount of good fortune that comes from meritorious or self-sacrificing action"
, Be familiar with the acculturation process among the Vietnamese - ANSWER -Refugees'
adaptation to US life appears to vary
-Dual Cultural Conflict Theory: Second generation youth often find themselves in a cultural
conflict- they are too Americanized for their parents' liking, and too foreign for their
American peers.
What does master status mean? - ANSWER Positions that stand out in the eyes of society and
hides one's individuality. (undocumented)
What are some problems associated with the term Hispanic? - ANSWER - Coined by the US
government, Hispanic is widely used to designate persons of Mexican, Puerto Ricans,
Dominican, Cubans, and Central and South American Heritage.
-The term Hispanic masks diversity. (non-inclusive. Created by outsiders)
Mexican American cultural characteristics (four were discussed in class) - ANSWER -language:
30% of third generation Mexican Americans are bilingual! According to the race relations
cycle they should be 0%
-religion: Catholic is the preferred religion.
-machismo: If you are a man violence is okay or being with many women is okay. Feminity is
NOT okay for a man. This is a dominant stereotype among Mexican men.
-family relations: Individuals within a family have a moral responsibility to aid other members
of the family experiencing financial problems, unemployment, poor health conditions, and
other life issues.
