Racial Steering Study Guide

In the United States, which race would be considered the dominant group? White Which of the following is an example of racial steering? Real estate agents directing white clients to look for housing in certain neighborhoods, and non-white clients to others. According to the social construction of race school of thought, race is not biologically identifiable. Adolf Hitler blaming German's pre-war problems on the Jewish population is an example of the scapegoat theory. Max believes that most people's racial beliefs are based on images conveyed in popular media since many people never meet members of certain races for themselves. Max's perspective is symbolic interactionist. The term discrimination is described in the text as prejudiced action against a group of people. Speedy Gonzalez is a popular cartoon character but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype. Many children are raised watching Speedy Gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative. This is a product of the culture of prejudice. When Alexander, who is white, drives his car over the speed limit, a police officer lets him off with a warning. When Christopher, who is Hispanic, drives his car at the same speed as Alexander on the same road, the officer gives him a ticket, even though his record is clean. Alexander's experience compared to Christopher’s is an example of white privilege. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order 9066, which authorized the establishment of internment camps for anyone with as little as 1/8 Japanese ancestry following Pearl Harbor, is an example of expulsion. The term segregation is defined in the text as the physical separation of two groups, particularly in residence, but also in workplace and social functions. In 2010, what did controversial Bill 1070 propose, causing a series of protests and legal battles? During a lawful stop, detention, or arrest, Arizona police officers may establish the immigration status of anyone they suspect may be here illegally. Arizona Senate Bill 1070, often referred to colloquially as the "papers please" law, was widely aimed at those of Mexican descent. Angela believes that race relations in America are poor because the white ruling class has enacted various laws and regulations to keep other racial groups from achieving equality. With which sociological perspective does Angela’s view best align? Conflict Theory Which group within the United States has been stereotyped as the model minority? The Asian American community 1967's Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, a case which legally allowed interracial marriage, is an example of Amalgamation. Assad’s first grade class is diverse: there are two students from Korea, five students from South America, two students from the United States, three students from Kuwait, a student from Mexico, two students from England, and five students from western Europe. Assad’s class is Pluralistic. The term assimilation is defined by the text as the process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture. Cedric's uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society, but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group. Which sociological perspective is Cedric's uncle coming from? Functionalism Which of the following is NOT an example of a stereotype? Isaiah cooking his girlfriend a meat-free dinner because she is a vegetarian. Define C. Wright Mill’s sociological imagination. How individuals understand their own and others’ pasts in relation to history and social structure. Sociology is defined as the systematic study of society, groups, and social interaction True/False: The majority of American citizens are descendants of immigrants. All of the following statements apply to systemic racism but one, choose the one that doesn't apply.     It is policies, laws, enforcement of laws, and patterns of behavior (particular from authority), that affect a particular group. It is the basis of individual and institutional racism. It is a value system that is embedded in a society that supports and allows discrimination. It is not a reality that affects people. All of the following statements apply to stereotypes except one, choose the one that does not apply.    Stereotypes do not matter. Stereotypes can be based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation—almost any characteristic. Stereotypes are oversimplified generalizations about groups of people.  Stereotypes can be positive, usually when about one's own group, or negative, most often about other groups. The term prejudice is described by each of the following statements but one. Choose the one that does not describe prejudice.     Prejudice is also a set of practices used by a racial majority to disadvantage a racial minority. Prejudice is used to make wise decisions about people. Prejudice refers to the beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and attitudes someone holds about a group. A prejudice is not based on experience; instead, it is a prejudgment, originating outside actual experience. When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women as the subordinate group. He sees that exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff’s views? Conflict Theory What is the difference between sex and gender? Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine True/False: A person’s sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender. Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter. Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products. Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and “her kind” know best. Peggy is experiencing sexism. The term sexual orientation can be defined as a person’s emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex. Chase grew up wanting to wear his sister’s dresses instead of his brother’s pants and button up shirts. When Chase turns 18, he decides to begin living as a woman, though he’s still only sexually attracted to women. He decides he doesn’t want to undergo surgery. Chase is transgender. The term sexuality is defined by the text as a person’s capacity for sexual feelings. Jenny is given a doll for her 2nd birthday, while her brother, Tyrone, is given a fire truck. This is an example of gender socialization. What is the first agent of socialization? Family When Jeanette’s parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of a double standard. Gender Dysphoria is a condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with. Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family. In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home. After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family. From what sociological perspective do Tasha’s thoughts come? Structural Functionalism The term doing gender can be defined as when people perform tasks based upon the gender assigned to them by society and, in turn, themselves. Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter’s eighth birthday. What is the purpose of queer theory? To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality. In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the (APA) made to society? Symbolic Interaction What is the Kinsey Scale? A six-point rating system that ranges along a spectrum from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation. Biological determinism is the belief that men and women behave differently due to differences in their biology. When Wendy’s sorority sisters discover that Wendy is a lesbian, they hold a secret meeting to decide if Wendy should still be allowed to pledge. A handful of the sisters vote “no.” This is an example of homophobia.