MCQs of Sociology -Race and Ethnicity – Multiple Choice Question

Question 1 of 43

1. Question

The sociological perspective on race.

begins with the assumption that race are based on easily classified differences
considers race a social construct not an absolute
neither nor b
both a and b

Question 2 of 43

2. Question

Ethnic groups.

are groups identified on cultural grounds
are based solely on nationality
occupy a small territory
unlike racial groups are socially constructed

Question 3 of 43

3. Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the properties of a minority group?

racial or cultural self-consciousness
hereditary membership
a high degree of marriage outside of the group (exogamy)
oppression at the hands of a dominant group

Question 4 of 43

4. Question

How does racial and ethnic stratification differ from other forms of stratification?

Racial and ethnic groups often have the potential for carving out their own independent nations from the existing state
Racial and ethnic stratification is harder to eliminate than are other forms of stratification
All other forms of stratification grow out of racial and ethnic stratification
All of the above

Question 5 of 43

5. Question

Prejudice.

refers to hostile behaviors exhibited by someone who has been offended by a member of a group
is an attitude of aversion and hostility toward the members of a group simply because they belong it
cannot not exist in someone who does not discriminate
is a feeling a minority individual has toward his or her own minority

Question 6 of 43

6. Question

Symbolic racism.

can also be termed racial reconciliation
is the same as traditional racial prejudice
is a reflection of whites concern that further reductions in racial inequality will result in loss of the special status that whites in the United States have enjoyed over the years
has no impact on whites racial policy attitudes

Question 7 of 43

7. Question

Which of the following is true regarding discrimination?

In order for a person to discriminate he or she must hold prejudicial attitudes
Discrimination is an action
Discrimination is not a form of racism
none of the above

Question 8 of 43

8. Question

Institutional discrimination.

does not include environmental racism
occurs because equality of opportunity causes equality of outcome
occurs in part when gatekeepers admit others like themselves to positions of privilege prestige and power
none of the above

Question 9 of 43

9. Question

The coexistence of diverse groups is called.

gatekeeping
pluralism
assimilation
continued subjugation

Question 10 of 43

10. Question

Functionalists argue that even though ethnic conflict is dysfunctional it my still serve some important functions in society Which of the following is NOT one of those important functions?

Conflict promotes group formation and cohesion
Conflict may function as a safety valve for society by enabling hostilities to be channelled toward permissible targets known as permissible targets known as scapegoats
A multiplicity of conflicts between large numbers of differing groups within a society may be conducive to a democratic as opposed to a totalitarian society
Conflict attributable to ethnic stratification problems may reach an unacceptable frequency and intensity

Question 11 of 43

11. Question

Marxist-oriented theorists.

have found that American race and ethnic relations have little connection to global issues
contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class
argue that prejudice discrimination and racism operate outside of social structures
conclude that racist notions serve the economic interests of people of color world-wide

Question 12 of 43

12. Question

A split labour market.

Underlies the development of ethnic tensions
results in more well-defined norms and roles
divides managerial and line workers
none of the above

Question 13 of 43

13. Question

Which of the following is TRUE of interactionists ?

Interactionsist believe that groups will experience conflict only if they are of two distinct ethnic groups
Interactionists downplay the role of communication in ethnicity
Interactionists believe the world we experience is socially constructed
all of the above

Question 14 of 43

14. Question

Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that.

if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system
ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power
conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide
none of the above

Question 15 of 43

15. Question

Scientific theories in the nineteenth century tried to explain race in naturalistic terms Which of the following ideas was not considered?

genetics
evolution
height
brain size

Question 16 of 43

16. Question

Ethnic identity refers to.

the objective categories of ethnicity used in the census
a felt sense of group membership on the basis of religion language or history
the imposition of a racial label on a minority by a powerful majority
the fragmented and pluralistic nature of ethnicity

Question 17 of 43

17. Question

Theories of racialized discourse suggest that.

race is an objective way of categorizing people on biological grounds
the idea of race is socially constructed through powerful ideologies
race relations in Britain and America can be traced back to colonial times
people choose their racial identity and this becomes fixed

Question 18 of 43

18. Question

The new racism refers to.

a subtler form of prejudice masked by nationalist pride
a post-modern deconstruction of racist ideas to reveal their lack of depth
racist practices found in newly emerging areas of social life such as cyberspace
an anti-fascist movement which challenges nationalist politics

Question 19 of 43

19. Question

A child who is repeatedly criticized as being lazy and lacking intelligence eventually accepts these criticisms and uses them to justify poor performance in school This is an example of.

the contact hypothesis
a self-fulfilling prophecy
scapegoating
reverse discrimination

Question 20 of 43

20. Question

Which sociological perspective views race from the macro level and sees the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups?

functionalist perspective
conflict perspective
interactionist perspective
labeling theory

Question 21 of 43

21. Question

Which equation can be used to represent amalgamation ?

A+B+C=A
A+B+C=A+B+C
A+B+C=D
A+B+C=A+B+D

Question 22 of 43

22. Question

Which equation can be used to represent pluralism?

A+B+C=A
A+B+C=A+B+C
A+B+C=D
A+B+C=A+B+D

Question 23 of 43

23. Question

Which Black person wrote the acclaimed novel Invisible Man?

Malcolm X
James Baldwin
Alice Walker
Ralph Ellison

Question 24 of 43

24. Question

Which country has the world,s largest concentration of Jews?

Israel
Russia
USA
Poland

Question 25 of 43

25. Question

Why do many sociologists use scare quotes when discussing race?

it,s a complex concept with multiple meanings
to reflect the fact that the number of races is disputed
the concept has no scientific basis but is still widely used
to distinguish the science of race from discussions of ethnicity

Question 26 of 43

26. Question

Which of the following is not part of a sociological definition of a minority group?

the minority group is disadvantaged compared to the more powerful and dominant group
minority groups are always non-white
the minority group has a strong sense of group solidarity
the minority group often experiences prejudice and discrimination

Question 27 of 43

27. Question

What term describes the fixed and inflexible characterizations of social groups?

stereotypes
prejudice
scapegoating
discrimination

Question 28 of 43

28. Question

Prohibiting intermarriage across ethnic groups the physical separation of groups and restrictions on contact between ethnic groups are examples of.

resource allocation
ethnocentrism
discrimination
group closure

Question 29 of 43

29. Question

What is multiculturalism ?

the existence of cultural diversity within a society
policies encouraging ethnic groups to live together in harmony
new immigrants adopting the values and norms of the host culture
ethnic group cultures exist separately within a society

Question 30 of 43

30. Question

Approximately what percentage of the global population currently lives outside their country of birth?

3%
15%
25%
40%

Question 31 of 43

31. Question

Which theoretical approach emphasizes racism not as a deviation from the non-racist norm but rather as the everyday normal experience for people of colour ?

critical race theory
conflict theories
ethnocentrism
primordialism

Question 32 of 43

32. Question

Which one of the following is not one of the four migration trends identified by Castles and Miller (1993)?

acceleration
diversification
globalization
regionalization
feminization

Question 33 of 43

33. Question

What was the system of forced racial segregation in South Africa known as?

apartheid
ethnic cleansing
multiculturalism
assimilation

Question 34 of 43

34. Question

Why do sociologists use the category race?

it distinguishes between biological and social factors
it denotes something fixed and unchanging
it is social category which has real effects on peoples lives
it enables comparisons between groups in different countries

Question 35 of 43

35. Question

What is defined as the cultural practices and outlooks of a given community of people that set them apart from others?

racism
ethnicity
identity
stereotyping

Question 36 of 43

36. Question

A minority group is one that is both disadvantaged and.

has some sense of collective or group solidarity
numerically small compared to the main social group
identifiably different from others in a society
holds views contrary to the social norm

Question 37 of 43

37. Question

What is behaviour towards a group or individual which treats them differently from other groups or individuals called?

prejudice
discrimination
racism
projection

Question 38 of 43

38. Question

What is the idea that racism pervades all of society,s structures in a systematic way called.

new racism
cultural racism
ethnocentrism
institutional racism

Question 39 of 43

39. Question

What is the approach to ethnic integration which requires immigrants to adopt the culture and values of the majority called?

assimilation
melting pot
cultural pluralism
multiculturalism

Question 40 of 43

40. Question

What is the systematic elimination of one ethnic group at the hands of another called?

ethnic cleansing
institutional racism
genocide
scapegoating

Question 41 of 43

41. Question

Which model of migration admits immigrants to a country on a temporary basis often for economic reasons without giving citizenship rights?

classic
colonial
guest worker
illegal

Question 42 of 43

42. Question

Which one of the following is a pull factor in emigration ?

political oppression
employment opportunities
food shortages
population pressures

Question 43 of 43

43. Question

What is defined as the dispersal of an ethnic population from an original homeland into foreign areas often in a forced manner?

migration
globalization
colonialism
diaspora

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