Race and Ethnicity

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Ethnic identity refers to_____________? A. the objective categories of ethnicity used in the censusB. a felt sense of group membership on the basis of religion language or history C. the imposition of a racial label on a minority by a…

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Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ? A. if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system B. ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the…

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A split labor market ? A. Underlies the development of ethnic tensions B. results in more well-defined norms and roles C. divides managerial and line workers D. none of the above

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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 ? A. Conflict promotes group formation and cohesion B. Conflict may…

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Institutional discrimination ? A. does not include environmental racism B. occurs because equality of opportunity causes equality of outcomeC. occurs in part when gatekeepers admit others like themselves to positions of privilege prestige and power D. none of the above

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Symbolic racism_____________? A. can also be termed racial reconciliation B. is the same as traditional racial prejudiceC. is a reflection of whites concern that further reductions in racial inequality will result in loss of the special status that whites in…

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Ethnic groups_______________? A. are groups identified on cultural grounds B. are based solely on nationality C. occupy a small territory D. unlike racial groups are socially constructed