Question 1

Perhaps the most well-known episode of genocide occurred during World War II, and is called:

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A)   the Holocaust
B)   the Great Genocide
C)   the Rwanda Tragedy
D)   the Chinese Head TaxE) A) and C)
F) None of the above A

Question 2

Explain why ethnic enclaves can help immigrants adjust to their new home.

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Question 3

The most prominent physical characteristic of race is:

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A)   language
B)   ancestral heritage
C)   eye shape
D)   Sskin colourE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

In South Africa under the system of apartheid, whites were the numeric minority but had the greatest level of power. As such, whites were the:

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A)   majority group
B)   dominant group
C)   minority group
D)   hate groupE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Mr. Perry has an Asian student in his math class. Mr. Perry thinks that the Asian student will get the highest grade because he believes that all Asians are very smart. This is an example of:

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A)   prejudice
B)   discrimination
C)   institutional discrimination
D)   stereotypeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

What is the difference between race and ethnicity?

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Question 7

A group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral heritage is called a(n) :

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A)   race
B)   social institution
C)   society
D)   ethnic groupE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Describe the impact of racial stratification in Canada.

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Racial stratification in Canada has had a significant impact on the social, economic, and political landscape of the country. Historically, Indigenous peoples, as well as Black, Asian, and other racialized communities, have faced systemic discrimination and marginalization. This has resulted in disparities in access to education, employment, healthcare, and housing, as well as higher rates of poverty and incarceration among these communities.

Racial stratification has also influenced the power dynamics within Canadian society, with white individuals and institutions holding disproportionate influence and resources. This has perpetuated a cycle of inequality and limited opportunities for racialized communities to fully participate and thrive in Canadian society.

Furthermore, racial stratification has also contributed to the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and prejudices, leading to instances of racism and discrimination in various aspects of life. This has created a climate of fear, mistrust, and division among different racial groups, hindering the potential for true social cohesion and unity.

Overall, the impact of racial stratification in Canada has been profound, shaping the experiences and opportunities of individuals and communities based on their race. Addressing and dismantling these systems of inequality is crucial for creating a more just and equitable society for all Canadians.

Question 9

Explain how racism can lead to genocide and hate groups.

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Question 10

minorities do not seek assimilation or cultural unification, but instead view the dominant group with disdain.

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Question 11

The Hyattsville Country Club requires that a person's grandfather had to be a member of the club in order to qualify for membership. Because blacks were not allowed to join the club in the 1960s and 1970s, there are no black members today. This rule, which maintains the advantage for the dominant group while providing the appearance of fairness to all is an example of:

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A)   stereotype
B)   institutional discrimination
C)   prejudice
D)   double consciousnessE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Northern Alliance and Heritage Front are groups that promote hostility and violence against immigrants, gays, and other minorities. As such, these groups are:

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A)   dominant groups
B)   majority groups
C)   hate groups
D)   minority groupsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama are both considered to be black. As such, they belong to the same:

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A)   ethnic group
B)   race
C)   cultural group
D)   ancestral heritageE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Many whites in Canada believe that racism is a thing of the past and deny that it has any impact on minorities' lives today. This attitude is a part of:

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A)   double consciousness
B)   colour-blind racism
C)   institutional discrimination
D)   prejudiceE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 15

Why might visible minority immigrants be more likely than other immigrants to be poor?

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A)   Because they are willing to work for lower wages
B)   Because the skills that they have are not needed in Canada
C)   Because there is persistent exclusion and discrimination in the labour market
D)   Because they are not as skilled at saving moneyE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Tina belongs to the group that is more likely than the average Canadian to have a university degree. Tina is a(n) :

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A)   Aboriginal
B)   visible minority
C)   anglophone
D)   francophoneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Race and ethnicity mean the same thing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term refers to the fact that women experience oppression based on a variety of minority statuses.

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Question 19

In Canada, Aboriginal people make up a small portion of the total population and lack the level of power and privilege enjoyed by non-Aboriginals. As such, Aboriginal people are a(n) :

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A)   majority group
B)   dominant group
C)   minority group
D)   visible minorityE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Simplified perceptions people have of an entire group that are usually based on false assumptions are called .

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