chapter 9 sociology

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Commercialization of sports has put an end to racial discrimination, at least within the realm of athletics. True or False?

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False

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Discriminatory acts are always accompanied by prejudiced attitudes.

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False

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In the context of the functionalist perspective on racial and ethnic relations, ethnic pluralism requires a change or shift in one's ethnic or cultural identity.

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False

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The terms 'dominant group' and 'subordinate group' help describe relationships of advantage/disadvantage and power/exploitation that exist in contemporary nations.

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True

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Although many racial and ethnic groups throughout the world seek self-determination, it is impossible to achieve because of the way in which many nations are currently structured.

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True

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Sociologists emphasize that race is

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a socially constructed reality

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In the context of the historical experiences of Native Americans in the United States, the 'Trail of Tears' was an intentional act of

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forced migration

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A category of people who have been singled out as inferior or superior, often on the basis of real or alleged physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, eye shape, or other subjectively selected attributes, is referred to as a(n).

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race

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Which of the following is a difference between racial groups and ethnic groups? Unlike racial groups, ethnic groups are formed on the basis of cultural or nationality characteristics.

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Unlike racial groups, ethnic groups are formed on the basis of cultural or nationality characteristics.

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A bank consistently denies loans to people of color because it believes they are unlikely to repay the amount due on time. This is most likely an example of discrimination.

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institutional