Ethnic Studies Week 1-5 Review!

If something is composed of different elements or qualities, that means it is

• Cultured

• White

• Diverse

• A visible identity

Ethnic Studies is another term for

• The interdisciplinary study of race and identity in America

• The interconnected nature of our identities

• The way we our influenced by our identities

• A social group that shares a common national or social tradition

True or false: Compared to other species, there is a very small amount of genetic variation between human beings.

• True

• False

The first and most important socializing agent in our lives is

• School

• Peers

• Family

• Media

Which of the following are likely to be visible identities? Check all that apply.

• Spiritual beliefs

• Race

• Taste in music

• Height

• Age

Has diversity in the United States increased or decreased over time? Answer in one word!

Why might some Americans think increasing diversity will harm our society?

• Because it will create more divisions

• Because it might increase segregation

• Because white people might try and fight back

• All of these

The largest non-white racial group in America is

• African Americans

• Hispanic & Latino Americans

• Native Americans

• Asian Americans

Which of the following is NOT a trait of the white dominant culture?

• Individualism

• Taking your time

• Quantity over quality

• Only one right way

The interconnected nature of our identities and the unique experiences that come out of them is also known as

• Diversity

• Socialization

• Intersectionality

• Whiteness