quiz 5 (ch9/10) WVU Brewster sociology
101 Study Guide
Race - Answer a group sharing apparent physical traits deemed by society to be socially
significant
humane genome project - Answer genetically all human beings are nearly identical
ethnicity - Answer a group's national origin, language, and cultural or religious practices. Can
self identify but usually need acceptance by larger group
minorities - Answer less powerful groups dominated politically and economically by the
dominant group
non whites make up what percent of the US population - Answer 30%
pluralism - Answer distinct ethnic and racial groups coexist on equal terms and have equal
social standing
amalgamation - Answer a majority and a minority group blend or mix to form a new group
assimilation - Answer members of a minority group come to adopt the culture of a majority
group
segregation - Answer distinct social groups are kept physically and socially separate and
unequal
minority group responses to discrimination
withdrawal - Answer physically escaping the worst oppression (migration; forming racial and
ethnic enclaves)
minority group responses to discrimination
passing - Answer blending with the dominant group (name changes, taking advantage of
physical similarities)
101 Study Guide
Race - Answer a group sharing apparent physical traits deemed by society to be socially
significant
humane genome project - Answer genetically all human beings are nearly identical
ethnicity - Answer a group's national origin, language, and cultural or religious practices. Can
self identify but usually need acceptance by larger group
minorities - Answer less powerful groups dominated politically and economically by the
dominant group
non whites make up what percent of the US population - Answer 30%
pluralism - Answer distinct ethnic and racial groups coexist on equal terms and have equal
social standing
amalgamation - Answer a majority and a minority group blend or mix to form a new group
assimilation - Answer members of a minority group come to adopt the culture of a majority
group
segregation - Answer distinct social groups are kept physically and socially separate and
unequal
minority group responses to discrimination
withdrawal - Answer physically escaping the worst oppression (migration; forming racial and
ethnic enclaves)
minority group responses to discrimination
passing - Answer blending with the dominant group (name changes, taking advantage of
physical similarities)
