short test

To what extent is race both a myth and a reality?

• a category of people who share observable physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group

• a group of people who because of their physical characteristics characteristics or cultural practices are singled out and unequally treated.

• not majority, to refer to the group that possesses the ability to discriminate by virtue of its greater power, privilege, and social status in a society.

• an unsupported generalization about a category of people.

What is the definition of ethnicity

• as a group of people who because of their physical characteristics characteristics or cultural practices are singled out and unequally treated.

• not majority, to refer to the group that possesses the ability to discriminate by virtue of its greater power, privilege, and social status in a society.

• to refer to the set of cultural characteristics that distinguish one group from another group. Like most other societies, American society consists of people of different cultural backgrounds.

• category of people who share observable physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group.

what is the definition of minority group

• is a category of people who share observable physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group.

• not majority, to refer to the group that possesses the ability to discriminate by virtue of its greater power, privilege, and social status in a society.

• to refer to the set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another group.

• as a group of people who because of their physical characteristics or cultural practices are singled out and unequally treated.

dominant group

• not majority, to refer to the group that possesses the ability to discriminate by virtue of its greater power, privilege, and social status in a society.

• as a group of people who because of their physical characteristics characteristics or cultural practices are singled out and unequally treated.

• to refer to the set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another group.

• is a category of people who share observable physical characteristics and whom others see as being a distinct group.

discrimination

• is the denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership.

• upheld by law.

• outgrowth of the structure of society

• an oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a category of people

what is the definition of prejudice

• the denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership.

• an unsupported generalization about a category of people

• discrimination that is an outgrowth of the structure of society

• an oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a category of people

what's the definition of stereotype

• an over simplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a group of people.

• an outgrowth of the structure of a society.

• the denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership.

• upheld by law.

what is the definition of institutionalized discrimination

• an unsupported generalization about a category of people.

• is upheld by law.

• an outgrowth of the structure of a society.

• is an oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a group of people.

what is the definition of self-fulfilling prophecy,

• a prediction that results in behavior that makes the prediction come true.

• the belief that one’s own race or ethnic group is naturally superior to other races or ethnic groups.

• This policy allows each group within society to keep its unique cultural identity.

• The blending of culturally distinct groups into a single group with a common culture and identity

scapegoating

• This policy allows each group within society to keep its unique cultural identity.

• a prediction that results in behavior that makes the prediction come true.

• The practice of placing the blame for one’s troubles on an innocent individual or group

• The blending of culturally distinct groups into a single group with a common culture and identity