Question 1

In a survey of 366 professionals of color who had gone through the National Urban Fellows leadership program, Asian American women reported facing more discrimination than Asian American men.

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Question 2

In a survey of 366 professionals of color who had gone through the National Urban Fellows leadership program, Hispanic women reported facing more discrimination than Hispanic men.

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In the survey, Hispanic women reported facing more discrimination in the workplace than their male counterparts, reflecting broader trends of intersectional challenges faced by women of color in professional settings.

Question 3

A review of complaints of racial harassment in the workplace that were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found that the number has sharply decreased in recent years.

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The number of complaints of racial harassment in the workplace filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has not sharply decreased in recent years; instead, the numbers have fluctuated, and in some instances, there have been increases in reports of racial harassment. The trends can vary year by year, and while there might be slight decreases in some periods, it's inaccurate to characterize the overall trend as a sharp decrease.

Question 4

An African American woman named Tarana Burke is the original creator of the #MeToo campaign.

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Tarana Burke, an African American woman, initiated the #MeToo movement in 2006 to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society.

Question 5

Research on corporate advancement shows that women of color have done well in terms of being promoted to the upper ranks of corporate executives.

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Research indicates that women of color are significantly underrepresented in the upper ranks of corporate executives, facing both gender and racial barriers to advancement.

Question 6

Black women in corporate America often have fraught relationships with white women, who tend to take the lead on issues of women and diversity.

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Black women in corporate America frequently encounter challenges in their relationships with white women, partly because white women often assume leadership roles in discussions about gender and diversity, sometimes overshadowing or neglecting the unique experiences and contributions of Black women and other women of color. This dynamic can create tension and complicate efforts to address workplace diversity and inclusion effectively.

Question 7

The abolition of some blatant discrimination, which was attempted through the 1960s civil rights movement and laws, has dramatically restructured the economic resources and business inheritances that had unjustly favored whites for centuries.

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While the 1960s civil rights movement and laws aimed to abolish blatant discrimination and made significant strides towards equality, they did not dramatically restructure the economic resources and business inheritances that had unjustly favored whites for centuries. The effects of centuries of discrimination are deep-rooted, and disparities in wealth and economic opportunities persist despite these efforts.

Question 8

Opinion polls indicate that an overwhelming majority of whites and blacks do not believe that black Americans have as good a chance to get a good education as white Americans.

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Question 9

Housing segregation usually sets significant limits on the amount of school desegregation possible without substantial pupil transportation.

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Housing segregation often results in schools that are predominantly attended by students from the surrounding, segregated neighborhoods. This makes it difficult to achieve school desegregation without resorting to measures such as busing students to schools outside their immediate communities.

Question 10

Much research reveals that in most areas, black children experience often increasing school segregation.

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Numerous studies have shown that despite efforts to desegregate schools, black children in many areas of the United States continue to experience high levels of school segregation, often due to residential segregation, district zoning policies, and other systemic factors.

Question 11

Much research reveals that in most areas, Latino children experience often decreasing school segregation.

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Research indicates that Latino children, similar to African American children, are experiencing increasing school segregation, not decreasing, in many areas of the United States. This trend is due to various factors including residential segregation and policies affecting school district boundaries.

Question 12

Although they too are supported by government money, public charter schools are on average more racially segregated than other public schools.

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Public charter schools, despite being funded by government money like other public schools, tend to be more racially segregated on average. This is often due to the schools' locations and the choices of families within specific communities, leading to higher concentrations of racial or ethnic groups.

Question 13

Research overwhelmingly demonstrates that diverse schools have significant advantages, including enhanced preparation to live and work effectively in a complex society which will have no racial majority.

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Diverse schools offer a range of benefits including exposure to different cultures and perspectives, which prepares students to navigate and contribute to a multicultural society effectively. This environment fosters critical thinking, empathy, and social skills, which are essential in a globalized world with no racial majority.

Question 14

During the George W. Bush era (2001-2009), numerous federal judges and other federal officials worked with local officials to preserve school desegregation.

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Question 15

A Department of Education report found that a smaller percentage of black parents than white parents confirmed that their children completed homework.

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Question 16

A recent study found the proportion of black students in a hypothetical school has a consistent and significant inverse association with the likelihood of white parents enrolling their children in that school.

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Studies have shown that the racial composition of schools can influence parental choice, with some white parents being less likely to enroll their children in schools with higher proportions of black students, reflecting patterns of racial preference and segregation in school choice decisions.

Question 17

A Yale University study of preschool teachers concluded that they, including some teachers of color, hold implicit racial biases inclining them to expect more negative behaviors from black children.

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The Yale University study found that preschool teachers, regardless of their own race, showed implicit racial biases, leading them to expect more negative behaviors from black children compared to children of other races.

Question 18

Due to the numerous obstacles that many black children and other children of color face in getting equal and first-rate K-12 educational opportunities, their educational achievements have been insignificant.

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While it's true that many black children and other children of color face significant obstacles in accessing equal and high-quality K-12 educational opportunities, it's incorrect to say their educational achievements have been insignificant. Many have overcome these challenges and achieved significant educational success, although disparities and obstacles remain.

Question 19

The personal achievements of African American high school students have closed much of the racial gap at the high school level.

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The statement is true because the personal achievements of African American high school students have closed much of the racial gap at the high school level. This is due to a number of factors, including increased access to quality education, improved academic support, and a greater focus on college preparation.

Question 20

Princeton University's Carl Brigham, who helped to develop early versions of today's college entrance tests, was an outspoken white supremacist.

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Carl Brigham, a psychologist at Princeton University who was instrumental in developing early versions of the SAT, held and promoted white supremacist beliefs, particularly in his 1923 book "A Study of American Intelligence."

Quiz 6: More Racial Oppression: Other Institutional Sectors