Racial/Ethnic Prejudice & Discrimination: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores the concept of race, emphasizing its social construction and how it differs from ethnicity. It discusses how race is often perceived through physical traits, yet these perceptions vary across cultures and time periods. The video also highlights the impact of race and ethnicity on societal power dynamics and opportunities. It concludes with an explanation of the racial categories used by the US Census, illustrating the fluidity and societal definitions of race.

What is a common misconception about race based on physical traits?

• Race is determined by geographical location.

• Race is determined by language spoken.

• Race is determined by cultural background.

• Race is solely determined by skin color.

How is race defined as a social construct?

• By the biological traits that are universally important.

• By the language spoken by a group.

• By the traits that a society deems significant.

• By the geographical location of a group.

What is the main difference between race and ethnicity?

• Race is based on cultural traits, while ethnicity is based on physical traits.

• Race and ethnicity are the same.

• Race is a biological concept, while ethnicity is a social construct.

• Race is based on physical traits, while ethnicity is based on cultural traits.

Which term refers to someone from a Spanish-speaking country?

• Hispanic

• American

• Latino

• European

How do race and ethnicity influence social outcomes?

• They only influence a person's choice of clothing.

• They affect perceptions and opportunities available to individuals.

• They determine the language a person speaks.

• They have no impact on social outcomes.

What is a minority according to sociologists?

• A group that speaks a different language.

• A group distinguished by physical or cultural traits and has less societal power.

• A group that lives in a different geographical area.

• A group that is smaller in number.

Which racial category includes people from the Middle East according to the US Census?

• Asian

• White

• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

• Black or African American

What is the largest subgroup of Asian-Americans?

• Chinese

• Indian

• Vietnamese

• Japanese

Which state has always been a minority majority state?

• Texas

• California

• Hawaii

• New Mexico

What does the 'some other race' category in the US Census represent?

• A catch-all for origins not fitting other categories

• A group of mixed race individuals

• A group of people from Europe

• A specific racial group