Sociology chpt 7

a concept that has no objective reality but rather is what people decide it is

• social construction

• Ideology

• Perception

• Opinion

the shared social, cultural, and historical experiences,stemming from common national or regional backgrounds, thatmake subgroups of a population different from one another

• ethnicity

• Religion

• Language

• Customs

What was the famous observation W.E.B. Du Bois made in 1903?

• "The problem of the twentieth Century is the problem of the colorline"

• "The world is a global village"

• "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"

• "Education is the key to success"

Who were the targets of mob violence during the 19th century?

• White mobs routinely attacked Black people and immigrants

• White mobs routinely attacked indian immigrants

• White mobs routinely attacked European settlers

What was the Kerner Commission's basic conclusion which turned out to be one of the most famous statements?

• "Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white-separate and unequal."

• "The United States is a nation of opportunity for all."

• "The American Dream is attainable for everyone."

• "The government should strive to create a more equitable society."

category of people who share certain inherited physical characteristics, such as skin color, facial features, and stature.

• race

• ethnicity

• social construction

subgroup of a population with a set of shared social, cultural, and historical experiences; with relatively distinctive beliefs, values, and behaviors, and with some sense of identity of belonging to the subgroup

• ethnic group

• Social class

• Political party

• Religious denomination

The sense of self-worth that many people derive from their ethnic backgrounds

• ethnic pride

• Self-esteem

• Cultural identity

• National identity

Select the three advantages of a sense of ethnic identity

• individuals get a sense of belonging and a recognition of the importance of their cultural backgrounds.

• responsible for the socialization of millions of people in the US and all around the world

• Gives individuals ethnic pride

What is a disadvantage of a sense of ethnic identity?

• Can lead to feelings of superiority

• Creates conflict, prejudice, and hatred among people of different ethnic groups

• Can lead to a lack of appreciation for diversity