Theories of Race and Ethnicity

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the various theories of race and ethnicity. These theories attempt to explain the social, cultural, and political significance of racial and ethnic differences.
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Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are socially constructed categories that are used to maintain power and privilege?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are not natural or biological categories, but rather are socially constructed categories that are used to maintain power and privilege.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are biological categories that are determined by genetics?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biological determinism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are biological categories that are determined by genetics.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are cultural categories that are learned through socialization?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are cultural categories that are learned through socialization.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are symbolic categories that are used to communicate meaning and identity?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are symbolic categories that are used to communicate meaning and identity.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are fluid and changing categories that are constantly being redefined?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are fluid and changing categories that are constantly being redefined.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are essential categories that are fixed and unchanging?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biological determinism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are essential categories that are fixed and unchanging.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are natural categories that are determined by the environment?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are natural categories that are determined by the environment.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are social categories that are determined by the interaction between individuals and their environment?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are social categories that are determined by the interaction between individuals and their environment.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are political categories that are used to justify discrimination and oppression?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are political categories that are used to justify discrimination and oppression.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are economic categories that are used to exploit and control labor?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are economic categories that are used to exploit and control labor.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are cultural categories that are used to create and maintain a sense of community and identity?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are cultural categories that are used to create and maintain a sense of community and identity.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are symbolic categories that are used to communicate meaning and identity?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are symbolic categories that are used to communicate meaning and identity.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are fluid and changing categories that are constantly being redefined?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social constructionism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are fluid and changing categories that are constantly being redefined.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are essential categories that are fixed and unchanging?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Biological determinism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are essential categories that are fixed and unchanging.

Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are natural categories that are determined by the environment?

  1. Social constructionism

  2. Biological determinism

  3. Cultural relativism

  4. Symbolic interactionism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a theory that argues that race and ethnicity are natural categories that are determined by the environment.

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