Racial and Ethnic Whiteness

Description: This quiz delves into the concept of racial and ethnic whiteness, exploring its historical, social, and cultural implications.
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Which term refers to the social, political, and economic advantages enjoyed by white people in a society where whiteness is the dominant racial group?

  1. White privilege

  2. Racial superiority

  3. Colorblindness

  4. Affirmative action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White privilege refers to the systemic advantages and unearned benefits that white people experience in a society where whiteness is the dominant racial group.

What is the concept of 'racial formation' associated with?

  1. Racial categories and identities

  2. Genetic differences between races

  3. Racial discrimination and segregation

  4. Racial stereotypes and prejudices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racial formation refers to the social and historical processes that create and maintain racial categories and identities.

The idea that whiteness is a socially constructed category rather than a biological reality is associated with which theoretical approach?

  1. Critical race theory

  2. Social constructionism

  3. Symbolic interactionism

  4. Structural functionalism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social constructionism emphasizes the social and cultural processes that shape and maintain social categories, including racial categories.

Which term refers to the process by which white people maintain their dominance and privilege through various mechanisms?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White supremacy refers to the belief that white people are superior to other racial groups and the system of domination and oppression that maintains this belief.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to distance themselves from their racial identity and privilege?

  1. White flight

  2. Racial passing

  3. Colorblindness

  4. Affirmative action


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Racial passing refers to the practice of a person of color presenting themselves as white in order to avoid discrimination and gain access to privileges reserved for white people.

Which term refers to the tendency to view white culture and values as the norm or standard?

  1. White normativity

  2. Cultural hegemony

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Xenophobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White normativity refers to the idea that white culture and values are seen as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by excluding or marginalizing other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Institutional racism refers to the systemic and ingrained racial discrimination that exists within institutions and structures of society.

Which term refers to the tendency to view whiteness as the ideal or superior racial category?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Colorblind racism

  3. Racial fetishism

  4. White privilege


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Racial fetishism refers to the sexualization and idealization of whiteness, often associated with the objectification and commodification of people of color.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by asserting their superiority over other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White supremacy refers to the belief that white people are superior to other racial groups and the system of domination and oppression that maintains this belief.

Which term refers to the tendency to view whiteness as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged?

  1. White normativity

  2. Cultural hegemony

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Xenophobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White normativity refers to the idea that white culture and values are seen as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by excluding or marginalizing other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Institutional racism refers to the systemic and ingrained racial discrimination that exists within institutions and structures of society.

Which term refers to the tendency to view whiteness as the ideal or superior racial category?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Colorblind racism

  3. Racial fetishism

  4. White privilege


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Racial fetishism refers to the sexualization and idealization of whiteness, often associated with the objectification and commodification of people of color.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by asserting their superiority over other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White supremacy refers to the belief that white people are superior to other racial groups and the system of domination and oppression that maintains this belief.

Which term refers to the tendency to view whiteness as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged?

  1. White normativity

  2. Cultural hegemony

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Xenophobia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

White normativity refers to the idea that white culture and values are seen as the norm or standard against which other cultures are judged.

What is the term for the process by which white people attempt to maintain their dominance and privilege by excluding or marginalizing other racial groups?

  1. White supremacy

  2. Institutional racism

  3. Racial profiling

  4. Colorblind racism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Institutional racism refers to the systemic and ingrained racial discrimination that exists within institutions and structures of society.

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