Economic Sociology and Race

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What is the term used to describe the systematic and institutionalized discrimination against a particular racial or ethnic group?

  1. Racism

  2. Segregation

  3. Apartheid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Racism, segregation, and apartheid are all forms of systematic and institutionalized discrimination against a particular racial or ethnic group.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain economic and social inequality?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Conflict Theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain economic and social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are separated from each other?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Segregation is the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are separated from each other.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a natural and biological category that determines a person's abilities and characteristics?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. Biological Determinism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biological Determinism argues that race is a natural and biological category that determines a person's abilities and characteristics.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are brought together and integrated into a single society?

  1. Desegregation

  2. Integration

  3. Assimilation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desegregation, integration, and assimilation are all processes by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are brought together and integrated into a single society.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to maintain social order and stability?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structural Functionalism argues that race is a social construct that is used to maintain social order and stability.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are forced to live in separate and unequal communities?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apartheid is the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are forced to live in separate and unequal communities.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain the power and privilege of the dominant racial group?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Conflict Theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain the power and privilege of the dominant racial group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are discriminated against in employment, housing, education, and other areas of life?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Discrimination is the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are discriminated against in employment, housing, education, and other areas of life.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to create a sense of group identity and solidarity among members of a particular racial or ethnic group?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Symbolic Interactionism argues that race is a social construct that is used to create a sense of group identity and solidarity among members of a particular racial or ethnic group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are brought together and integrated into a single society?

  1. Desegregation

  2. Integration

  3. Assimilation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desegregation, integration, and assimilation are all processes by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are brought together and integrated into a single society.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to maintain social order and stability?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Structural Functionalism argues that race is a social construct that is used to maintain social order and stability.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are forced to live in separate and unequal communities?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Apartheid is the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are forced to live in separate and unequal communities.

Which sociological theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain the power and privilege of the dominant racial group?

  1. Symbolic Interactionism

  2. Social Conflict Theory

  3. Structural Functionalism

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Conflict Theory argues that race is a social construct that is used to justify and maintain the power and privilege of the dominant racial group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are discriminated against in employment, housing, education, and other areas of life?

  1. Segregation

  2. Apartheid

  3. Discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Discrimination is the process by which people of different racial or ethnic groups are discriminated against in employment, housing, education, and other areas of life.

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