Ethnic Studies Unit 1 Exam

Period

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 5th
• 6th

Race is most often understood as:

• A set of biological categories that scientists universally agree upon
• A social construct based on perceived physical differences
• The same as a person’s nationality
• A person’s chosen cultural identity

The concept of intersectionality helps us understand that:

• Race, class, and gender are separate issues that never overlap
• People’s experiences are shaped by the overlap of multiple identities
• Only women of color face multiple forms of discrimination
• Laws always affect everyone equally

Which of the following shows how a policy can reinforce inequality?

• A community creating its own traditions
• A holiday that celebrates cultural diversity
• A friendship group excluding someone from an activity
• A law that makes it harder for immigrants to access healthcare

Race is considered “fluid” because:

• People can change their race whenever they want, like changing clothes
• Scientists agree on one permanent racial classification system
• Racial categories have changed over time and vary across societies
• Race is identical to ethnicity and nationality

Race

Ethnicity

Nationality

Intersectionality

System