Sociology Escape Room Quizziz

Why do sociologists consider race to be a socially constructed idea?

• It is based on clear genetic differences.
• It is a pseudoscience with no genetic basis.
• It is an objective way to classify people.
• It is determined at birth.

What is the main reason sociologists avoid using the term 'race'?

• Because race is purely a biological category.
• Because race is a generalisation that can lead to prejudices and discrimination.
• Because scientists have proven that racial differences determine intelligence.
• Because it refers only to skin colour.

Which of the following best describes how 'race' has been used in Australian history?

• As a way to promote diversity.
• As a justification for colonial policies and social hierarchies.
• As a scientific classification system.
• As a way to celebrate cultural heritage.

What is one of the harmful consequences of racial generalisations?

• It strengthens personal identity.
• It leads to erasure of individual identity and exploitation.
• It encourages equal opportunities.
• It ensures racial diversity in society.

Which of the following historical events contributed to the shaping of racist policies in Australia?

• The Federation debates of 1901.
• The Eureka Stockade.
• The adoption of multiculturalism in the 1970s.
• The stablishment of the Australian Constitution in 1900.

How did British perspectives on race influence early Australian policies?

• They promoted cultural inclusion.
• They formed the basis of policies such as the White Australia Policy.
• They encouraged immigration from all racial backgrounds.
• They had no impact on Australian society.

What role did the gold rushes of the late 1800s play in shaping racial attitudes in Australia?

• They reduced racial discrimination.
• They increased non-European immigration, leading to intensified white supremacist beliefs.
• They created an equal society.
• They led to the immediate aceptance of cultural diversity.

What is the main difference between race and ethnicity?

• Race refers to cultural identity, whereas ethnicity refers to physical traits.
• Race is a social construct based on perceived physical traits, whereas ethnicity is linked to shared cultural heritage.
• Ethnicity and race mean the same thing.
• Race is based on nationality.

Why do sociologists consider ethnicity to be an important part of identity?

• Because ethnicity is based on genetic differences.
• Because it reflects a shared cultural heritage and way of life.
• Because ethnicity is unchangeable.
• Because it is directly tied to economic status.

Which of the following would be an example of an ethnic group?

• People with the same hair colour.
• People who share cultural traditions, language, and history.
• People who live in the same country.
• People who work in the same profession.