Question 1

Analyzing commonalities amongst oppressed groups can reveal ______________ .
A) what groups should ally together
B) what groups have more power
C) what ways structures of oppression are linked
D) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Analyzing commonalities amongst oppressed groups can reveal how different structures of oppression are interconnected and affect these groups similarly.

Question 2

Why are many Americans, especially low income and of color, described as being overweight but malnourished?
A) poor decision making
B) the affordability and availability of processed, less nutritional foods
C) cultural preferences for certain cuisines
D) none of these choices are correct

Accepted Answer

The affordability and availability of processed, less nutritional foods contribute to overweight and malnutrition among low-income and minority populations. These foods are often cheaper and more accessible than healthier options, leading to poor nutritional intake despite higher calorie consumption.

Question 3

According to Roberts and Jesudason, people looking to build coalitions must_____differences among them.
A) transcend
B) surpass
C) confront
D) contextualize

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What new addition do Roberts and Jesudason make to the categories of intersectionality that are discussed?
A) race
B) disability
C) gender
D) reproductive justice

Accepted Answer

Roberts and Jesudason introduce reproductive justice as a new category to the discussion of intersectionality, expanding the framework beyond traditional categories like race, disability, and gender to include issues related to reproductive rights and justice.

Question 5

Since its inception, intersectionality has been applied to_____.
A) theory
B) empirical research
C) activism
D) All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality, since its inception, has been applied across various domains including theory, empirical research, and activism. It is a framework for understanding how aspects of a person's social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege.

Question 6

According to Crenshaw, as cited in Roberts and Jesudason, the_____of examining discrimination erases the experience of some groups.
A) single axis
B) double axis
C) intersectional
D) intrasectional

Accepted Answer

Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality criticizes the "single axis" framework for examining discrimination because it overlooks the complex, overlapping (or intersecting) experiences of individuals who belong to multiple marginalized groups, thus erasing the unique experiences of some groups.

Question 7

The Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative (GFJI), discussed by Alfonso Morales, is headquartered in_____.
A) Los Angeles
B) New York City
C) Milwaukee
D) Chicago

Accepted Answer

The Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative (GFJI) is headquartered in Milwaukee, as discussed by Alfonso Morales.

Question 8

What evidence is there in Brown and Jones's account of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) that successful social justice activism requires long-term commitment on the part of movement leaders?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Unlike the historical Black civil rights movement, contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter intentionally center the voices of_____.
A) Black men, who are the targets of police violence and the prison industrial complex
B) community elders, who have the longest histories of living under oppression
C) multiple marginalized groups, such as Black women, Black queer folks, and Black undocumented folks
D) White allies, who are strategic for achieving movement respect with a wider, mainstream audience

Accepted Answer

Contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter focus on inclusivity and intersectionality, intentionally centering the voices of multiple marginalized groups within the Black community, including Black women, queer folks, and undocumented individuals, to address the diverse forms of oppression they face.

Question 10

According to Sarah J. Jackson, hashtag activism_____.
A) is ineffective because nobody takes it seriously
B) is mostly a thinly veiled form of corporate advertising
C) should be treated as an important contribution to the democratic process
D) cannot advance the principles of Black feminism because it has become thoroughly mainstream

Accepted Answer

Hashtag activism is considered by Sarah J. Jackson as an important contribution to the democratic process because it allows for the mobilization and expression of political views and social issues through social media platforms, enabling wider participation and awareness.

Question 11

Why does the intersectional location of queer undocumented youth mean that LGBTQ identification may carry larger potential risks for them than for other groups?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Discuss MIRA's founding principle that "all immigration laws from the beginning are about two things: racism and managing labor." How is this principle evident in contemporary national debates about immigration law?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

In 1914, there were_____grocery stores per square mile in the United States?
A) 12
B) 25
C) 40
D) 50

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

According to Sarah Jackson, the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 1960s made strategic decisions to center educated, cisgender Black men in racial justice struggles, calculating that they would be most likely to be seen as worthy of rights. Jackson identifies this strategy as a form of_____.
A) acceptability calculation
B) Black masculinist thought
C) patriarchal pandering
D) respectability politics

Accepted Answer

This strategy is identified as "respectability politics," which involves marginalized groups attempting to present themselves in ways they believe will be more acceptable to the mainstream society, in this case, by centering educated, cisgender Black men in their movements.

Question 15

What is the historic-social context that gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement and other movements built on Black feminist principles?
A) These movements emerged in the 1950s Jim Crow era to oppose de jure discrimination against African Americans.
B) These movements emerged in the 1970s as a result of the dissatisfaction that conservative Black women felt about the dangers that changing gender norms posed to Black families after the women's movements.
C) These movements emerged in the 1990s as a result of the threats of joblessness that were posed to Black Americans by immigration policies that made it easy for immigrants to displace Blacks in the labor market.
D) These movements emerged in the early 21st century, an era that celebrated racial progress while instituting neoliberal colorblind policies that denied the continuing impact of white supremacy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

An example of a networked counterpublic would be_____.
A) Black Twitter
B) Facebook
C) Fox News
D) National Public Radio

Accepted Answer

Black Twitter is an example of a networked counterpublic because it represents a digital community where African Americans discuss issues of racial injustice, culture, and community, often challenging mainstream narratives and creating a space for marginalized voices.

Question 17

Intersectional frameworks benefit from understanding_____, which is not the same as_____.
A) sameness; commonalities
B) commonalities; sameness
C) differences; dichotomies
D) dichotomies; differences

Accepted Answer

Intersectional frameworks benefit from understanding commonalities, which is not the same as sameness. This distinction allows for the recognition of shared experiences without erasing the unique aspects of individual identities.

Question 18

Based on your reading of Sarah Jackson's article about hashtag activism, what are "networked counterpublics"?
A) mediated network spaces where marginalized people make their experiences visible and advocate for recognition of their needs
B) online business communities that follow trending topics to stay in touch with customers and take advantage of opportunities to profit from current events
C) revolutionary activities that take place in private discussion groups that seek to maintain exclusive boundaries of access
D) tools for building up opportunities for disadvantaged groups to be upwardly mobile by sharing information about mentoring and professional opportunities

Accepted Answer

Networked counterpublics refer to mediated network spaces where marginalized people can make their experiences visible and advocate for recognition of their needs, as described in Sarah Jackson's work on hashtag activism.

Question 19

Research finds that there are_____times as many grocery stores in predominantly White areas when compared to predominantly Black ones.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

According to Eisenhaur, "supermarket redlining" is_____.
A) corporations avoiding low-profit areas
B) constantly increasing the physical size of their stores
C) building multiple stores in close proximity to each other
D) constantly changing the items they sell

Accepted Answer

"Supermarket redlining" refers to the practice of corporations avoiding investment in areas that are perceived to be of low profit, often impacting underserved or economically disadvantaged communities by limiting their access to fresh food and groceries.

Quiz 4: Intersectionality and Social Change

Analyzing commonalities amongst oppressed groups can reveal ______________ .

Why are many Americans, especially low income and of color, described as being overweight but malnourished?

According to Roberts and Jesudason, people looking to build coalitions must_____differences among them.

What new addition do Roberts and Jesudason make to the categories of intersectionality that are discussed?

Since its inception, intersectionality has been applied to_____.

According to Crenshaw, as cited in Roberts and Jesudason, the_____of examining discrimination erases the experience of some groups.

The Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative (GFJI) , discussed by Alfonso Morales, is headquartered in_____.

What evidence is there in Brown and Jones's account of the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (MIRA) that successful social justice activism requires long-term commitment on the part of movement leaders?

Unlike the historical Black civil rights movement, contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter intentionally center the voices of_____.

According to Sarah J. Jackson, hashtag activism_____.

Why does the intersectional location of queer undocumented youth mean that LGBTQ identification may carry larger potential risks for them than for other groups?

Discuss MIRA's founding principle that "all immigration laws from the beginning are about two things: racism and managing labor." How is this principle evident in contemporary national debates about immigration law?

In 1914, there were_____grocery stores per square mile in the United States?

According to Sarah Jackson, the civil rights movements of the 1950s and 1960s made strategic decisions to center educated, cisgender Black men in racial justice struggles, calculating that they would be most likely to be seen as worthy of rights. Jackson identifies this strategy as a form of_____.

What is the historic-social context that gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement and other movements built on Black feminist principles?

An example of a networked counterpublic would be_____.

Intersectional frameworks benefit from understanding_, which is not the same as_.

Based on your reading of Sarah Jackson's article about hashtag activism, what are "networked counterpublics"?

Research finds that there are_____times as many grocery stores in predominantly White areas when compared to predominantly Black ones.

According to Eisenhaur, "supermarket redlining" is_____.