11-3 Questions

What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination?

• Prejudice is based on experience, while discrimination is not.

• Prejudice is always positive, while discrimination is always negative.

• Prejudice is an action, while discrimination is a belief.

• Prejudice is a belief, while discrimination is an action.

Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?

• A person refusing to hire someone based on their race.

• A school system that underfunds schools attended by minority students.

• A store owner serving all customers equally.

• A person making a racist joke.

What is a stereotype?

• A legal policy against discrimination.

• A belief based on personal experience.

• An oversimplified generalization about a group of people.

• A positive action towards a minority group.

How can confirmation bias affect stereotypes?

• It can eliminate stereotypes completely.

• It can reinforce stereotypes by focusing on evidence that supports them.

• It can create new stereotypes.

• It can make people ignore stereotypes.

What is an example of individual racism?

• A company policy that favors one race over another.

• A school system that segregates students by race.

• A person believing in the superiority of their own race.

• A government policy that disadvantages a racial group.

What does the term 'White privilege' refer to?

• The legal rights granted exclusively to White people.

• The societal benefits that White people receive over non-White people.

• The cultural practices unique to White people.

• The belief that White people are superior to others.

Which of the following is an example of systemic racism?

• A company hiring based on qualifications alone.

• A person refusing to interact with people of a different race.

• A person making a derogatory comment about another race.

• A law enforcement practice that disproportionately targets racial minorities.

What is racial profiling?

• A cultural celebration of racial diversity.

• A legal protection for racial minorities.

• The practice of singling out racial minorities for differential treatment.

• A positive stereotype about a racial group.

How does cultural racism manifest in society?

• By promoting equality among all races.

• By assuming the inferiority of certain races within cultural norms.

• By creating laws that protect minority cultures.

• By encouraging cultural exchange and understanding.

What is historical racism?

• Racism that occurs in history books.

• Economic and social disparities caused by past racism.

• A belief that history should focus on racial issues.

• A type of racism that no longer exists.