Sociology Ch. 9 Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity

Most Asians and Latinos believe that Africans Americans are...

• worse off than Whites

• responsible for their station life

• better off that Whites

In society, a minority is...

• a group of people that is larger in number compared to the dominant group in society
• a group of people that is unrelated to the dominant group in society
• a group of people that is smaller in number or representation compared to the dominant group in society

When comparing a minority to the majority, physical features will....

• emphasize the similarities
• highlight the differences
• enhance the unity

Members of a race share...

• Shared memories
• Unique characteristics
• Common traits

An ethnic minority can be identified as...

• A group of individuals with the same political beliefs
• A community that shares the same favorite color
• a unique cultural, religious, or linguistic identity

One ethnic minority from Europe that hasn't assimilated well in the US is...

• French

• Polish

• British

This ethnic group is seen as creating the most problems within the United States.

• Koreans

• Iranians

• Cubans

The Travelling people refers to the homeless of this country.

• Spain

• Ireland

• Romania

This is the blending of minority groups into the dominant society.

• Assimilation
• Segregation
• Diversity

What is the most common pattern of assimilation in the United States?

• Melting pot model
• Separate but equal model
• Salad bowl model