04 - Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity

Who collaborated with Lizzo to give a special surprise at a concert in Washington, D.C.?

• The Library of Congress

• The Smithsonian Institution

• The National Archives

• The White House

Lizzo playing James Madison’s flute, once owned by a slaveholder, symbolizes:

• Cultural appropriation

• Reclaiming racial narratives through symbolism

• Functionalist solidarity

• Economic exploitation

Which major sociological perspectives are used to examine race and ethnicity?

• Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism

• Marxism, Feminism, Postmodernism

• Structuralism, Post-structuralism, Deconstruction

• Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

Which sociological perspective argues that racial inequalities might serve a purpose by promoting solidarity among dominant group members?

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Functionalism

According to functionalism, what can result from racial or ethnic group inequalities?

• Temporary dysfunction of the social system

• Increased economic prosperity

• Complete societal harmony

• Elimination of social classes

Jim Crow laws, which suppressed Black political power after the Civil War, are best explained by which theory?

• Functionalism

• Conflict Theory

• Symbolic Interaction

According to symbolic interactionism, how is racial prejudice primarily formed?

• Through economic exploitation by the ruling class

• Through interactions within the dominant group

• By biological differences between races

• By laws enforcing segregation

What does intersection theory suggest about the effects of race, class, and gender?

• They can be separated easily

• They are independent of each other

• They cannot be separated

• They are irrelevant in modern society

The cartoon character Speedy Gonzalez, criticized for reinforcing Mexican stereotypes, exemplifies:

• Social equilibrium

• Culture of Prejudice

• Dysfunctions of racism

• Intersectional identity

Which of the following is an example of how stereotypes might influence someone?

• A person becomes more open-minded after watching diverse movies.

• A person gains a stereotyped impression from popular media without personal experience.

• A person decides to travel more to understand different cultures.

• A person rejects all forms of media to avoid stereotypes.