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Chapter 2: Other Sources of Oppression in Our Society
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) Which of the following categories might result in discriminatory treatment?
A) African American
B) Lesbian
C) Woman
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 40-41
2) Which of the following categories are given as examples of statuses or positions that tend to disenfranchise
people?
A) left-handed people
B) marijuana smokers
C) college students
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 40-41 3) Which is important in considering the symbols, images, and statuses that may lead to
disenfranchisement?
A) How are they defined by the powerful?
B) How are they defined by minorities?
C) Are they true?
D) All of the above.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 41
4) Compared to past cultures and current cultures different from the U.S., we seem ________ in comparison.
A) intolerant
B) tolerant
C) both A and B
D) totally accepting of diversity
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 41
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5) The author of the text prefers to use Farley’s (1995) description of those oppressed by statuses other than race or
ethnicity as:
A) traditiona l minority groups.
B) minority groups based on _____.
C) other minorities.
D) nontraditional minority groups.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 42
6) Newman (1973) proposed a three-fold typology of minority groups. Which status depends on appearance?
A) cognitive
B) behavioral
C) physical
D) all do
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 42
7) Newman (1973) proposed a three-fold typology of minority groups. Which status depends on conduct?
A) cognitive
B) behavioral
C) physical
D) all do
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 42
8) Newman (1973) proposed a three-fold typology of minority groups. Which status depends on beliefs?
A) cognitive
B) physical
C) behavioral
D) all do
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 42
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9) In discussing logistical reasons for focusing on minority groups based only on race and ethnicity, the author
mentions all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) tradition in the field of study.
B) space.
C) time.
D) lack of importance of other minorities.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 43-44
10) In discussing why we should focus on statuses other than race and ethnicity, the author mentions
A) finances.
B) political motives.
C) overlapping statuses.
D) history of groups.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 44
11) Which statement is true in the U.S.?
A) Women’s pay equals that of men.
B) Jobs are now defined in gender neutral terms.
C) Women hold most positions of power in the workforce.
D) Women’s pay is 76% of men’s pay.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 45
12) Which jobs are mostly held by women in the U.S.?
A) nurses
B) teachers
C) clerical workers
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 45
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13) Which is the 1995 reported female-headed household income level?
A) $23,032
B) $19,691
C) $47,062
D) $62,193
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 46
14) Which amendment (and year it was ratifie
D) gave women the right to vote?
A) Thirteenth (1776)
B) Eighteenth (1900)
C) Fourteenth (1812)
D) Nineteenth (1920)
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 46
15) Who made the LEAST money in 2000?
A) White men
B) Black men
C) Hispanic women
D) White women
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 46
16) Gender grounded multiple jeopardy refers to all of the following EXCEPT
A) The struggles that women of color face because of gender and race.
B) Intersections of minority status that affect women’s chances.
C) The struggles of disabled lesbian women.
D) The struggles that men of color face because of gender and race.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 48-49
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17) Compared to other minority groups in the U.S., sexual minorities lack
A) formal recognition in the form of laws, guidelines, and codes.
B) the right to marry in all 50 states.
C) broad-based support by the American public.
D) all of the above.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 48-49
18) Pharr (1987) refers to the oppression that lesbian women face as
A) losses
B) handicaps
C) indignities
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 50
19) Audre Lorde (1995) wrote about what it is like to be
A) a disabled vet.
B) an elderly woman.
C) a black lesbian.
D) a white man.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 50
20) The Uniting American Families Act of 2005 proposes to allow the partners of which group to legally immigrate
to the U.S.?
A) persons fleeing repressive regimes
B) gays and lesbians
C) undocumented migrants
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 53
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21) Which can discriminate against oppressed classes in society?
A) minority group members
B) dominant group members
C) those in power
D) all of the above
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 53-54
22) Assimilation Theory claims that one of the first areas in which migrant newcomers change is that of
A) racial prejudice.
B) social class.
C) culture.
D) marriage patterns.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 54
23) The author argues that oppression can be based on
A) sexual orientation.
B) gender.
C) race and ethnicity.
D) all of the above.
Explanation:
A)
B)
C)
D)
Page Ref: 54
TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statement is false.
24) Race and ethnicity are the only sources of prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 40
25) One may occupy more than one oppressed status.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 40
26) Racial intolerance no longer exists in the U.S.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 40
27) There is a great deal of hatred, oppression, and indifference built into our culture.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 41
28) The lack of affordable childcare for mothers who work outside the home is an example of gender based
oppression.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 44
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29) Most occupations have traditionally been open to both genders.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 45
30) Gays and lesbians are members of a minority group.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 51
31) According to the author, minority groups can discriminate.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 53
32) Gays and lesbians have the same legal rights as heterosexuals.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 51-52
33) Prejudice and discrimination are based solely on race or ethnicity.
Explanation:
Page Ref: 53
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
34) What criteria are normally used to distinguish between majority and minority groups? Discuss how these
criteria apply to minority groups based on statuses/positions other than race or ethnicity.
Page Ref: 42-43
35) What happens when someone belongs to several minority groups/oppressed statuses in the U.S.?
Page Ref: 49-51
36) What are the main types of oppression that gays and lesbians face? How does this differ from oppression based
on race or ethnicity?
Page Ref: 50
37) Geoffrey is a 14 year old black paraplegic who lives with his ailing grandmother, Bernice. Discuss how
physical condition and age issues play into their minority statuses and affect their life chances. What legal
protections does our society offer them?
Page Ref: 52-53
38) Can minority groups discriminate? Why or why not?
Page Ref: 53-54
ANSWERS
1) D
2) D
3) A
4) C
5) B
6) C
7) B
8) A
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9) D
10) C
11) D
12) D
13) B
14) D
15) C
16) D
17) D
18) A
19) C
20) B
21) D
22) C
23) D
24) FALSE
25) TRUE
26) FALSE
27) TRUE
28) TRUE
29) FALSE
30) TRUE
31) TRUE
32) FALSE
33) FALSE
34) Present one or more statuses and include elements of: 1) relative lack of power, 2) devalued traits, and 3)
awareness of group membership.
35) Statuses or positions might include: racial/ethnic minorities, gender, sexual identity, political interest groups,
etc… Discussion of overlapping categories and how that leads to disenfranchisement. The more categories one
belongs to, the more likely one is to be oppressed and disenfranchised.
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36) Discussion of patterns of discrimination against lesbians and gays in terms of employment, families, legal
protections, safety, mental health, community and credibility. The main differences between gays and lesbians and
minorities based on race or ethnicity are that gays and lesbians are not protected by civil rights laws, cannot legally
marry in most states, and can lose their children if their status is revealed.
37) Discussion of the interaction of race with disability, age, and gender of head of household. Also discussion of
how laws such as ADA, advocacy groups such as AARP, and state law changes have influenced their position and
power in society.
38) The author argues that they can discriminate against other minority groups (and often do). There are many
instances of this through history–such as the Irish discriminating against blacks, Jews and Italians against each
other.
