Understanding Racism and Stereotypes Extraordinary Quiz

How does the media use stereotypes?

• To reflect complex realities

• To reinforce pre-existing ideas quickly

• To create new ideas from scratch

• To avoid generalizations

Which type of racism stems from personal prejudice?

• Institutional racism

• Systemic racism

• Everyday racism

• Individual racism

What can be a characteristic of a stereotype?

• Appearance

• Behavior

• Attitude

• All of the above

Who is considered racist?

• Someone who denies the existence of racism

• Someone who celebrates diversity

• Someone who fights against discrimination

• Someone who loves all cultures

When does racism occur?

• Only in sports

• Only in schools

• In various aspects of society, including sports, schools, and the police

• Only in politics

What are corrective stereotypes?

• Negative representations

• Positive representations aiming to create new ideas about a group

• Neutral representations

• Stereotypes that are always true

What impact does racism have on society?

• Increased unity

• Discrimination and injustice in various systems

• Economic prosperity

• None

What are racial microaggressions?

• Major acts of violence against a race

• Subtle, everyday behaviors that perpetuate racism

• Celebrations of racial diversity

• None of the above

How can racism be eliminated?

• By ignoring it

• By learning about other cultures and being a role model

• By segregating communities

• By not discussing it

What should we be aware of to avoid unsound judgments?

• Assumptions

• Beliefs

• Biases

• All of the above