Understanding Race and Ethnicity

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Race is best defined as:

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A social construct based on physical traits

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Ethnicity is primarily considered to be: Based on biological differences, Determined by skin color, Shared cultural practices and heritage, Defined by legal citizenship

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Shared cultural practices and heritage

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Which of the following is an example of how racial categorization has changed over time? Irish immigrants were once considered non-white, Native Americans have always been classified as a distinct race, African Americans have always been considered a single racial group, Asian Americans have never experienced changes in racial classification

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Irish immigrants were once considered non-white

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In modern racial categorization:

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There is greater acknowledgment of racial fluidity and complexity

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Sociologically speaking, a minority group is one that:

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Has less power and experiences discrimination

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Code switching refers to:

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Alternating between languages or dialects in different contexts

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For Black Americans, code switching often involves: Alternating between Standard English and African American Vernacular English

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Alternating between Standard English and African American Vernacular English

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Prejudice is best defined as:

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Preconceived opinions not based on reason or experience

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Discrimination differs from prejudice in that it involves:

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Actions that treat people unfairly based on group membership

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The concept of race as a social construct means:

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Race is a human-created idea that changes over time