Question 1

Injustices perpetrated by the powerful on the powerless can be viewed as rays of light through the lens of a prism.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A same-sex couple is scouting potential locations for their wedding,and have narrowed it down to two venues.However,when they meet with the owners of each hall,they realize that both owners refuse to rent their facilities to a gay couple for their wedding.What type of discrimination best describes this scenario?

Accepted Answer

This scenario is an example of individual discrimination because it is the choice of the individual owners to refuse service to the same-sex couple based on their sexual orientation. The discrimination is not a result of a larger social or legal structure, but rather the personal beliefs and attitudes of the owners.

Question 3

When a large corporation employs workers in a foreign country,it asks the employees to work long hours,in unsafe working conditions,for minimal pay.Which face of oppression is characterized by this situation?

Accepted Answer

This situation is characterized by exploitation, as the workers are being taken advantage of by the corporation for their labor without fair compensation or safe working conditions. Marginalization refers to exclusion or discrimination based on identity or group membership, powerlessness refers to the lack of ability to affect change or make decisions, and cultural imperialism refers to the imposition of one culture onto another.

Question 4

When a subordinate group in society is described as living in a "culture of silence" or they come to believe that they deserve the unfair treatment they are receiving from the dominant group,which face of oppression are they experiencing?

Accepted Answer

When a subordinate group in society is described as living in a "culture of silence" or they come to believe that they deserve the unfair treatment they are receiving from the dominant group, they are experiencing powerlessness. This refers to the feeling of being unable to make changes or take control of the situation, thus leading to a sense of helplessness and resignation.

Question 5

We all have prejudices,stereotypes,and biases about members of groups that are unlike us.But when does injustice occur?

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Question 6

An HR committee is discussing the merits of two candidates for a position with their company.The interviewees have an equal level of education,but one is 25 with limited experience in the field and the other is 55 with vast experience in the field.The committee decides to offer the position to the younger candidate because they believe he will stay in the position for a longer period of time due to his age.What is their thinking an example of?

Accepted Answer

The committee's decision to offer the position to the younger candidate because of his age is an example of ageism, which involves discriminating against or making assumptions about individuals based on their age. In this case, the assumption that the older candidate may not stay in the position as long due to his age is a form of age-based stereotyping.

Question 7

Shawna,a marketing analyst with a honours degree in business,lost her job five years ago,and since she then has been living on the street or in various shelters.Over this time,she has been blamed and made to feel that she is lazy,uneducated,and incapable.At first Shawna didn't believe these things were true,but the more she heard them,the more she wondered if maybe she should just accept that her current circumstances will never improve.What is Shawna experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Shawna is experiencing internalized oppression, where she has internalized the negative messages about herself and her capabilities that she has heard from society.

Question 8

When Stacey went to meet the landlord of an apartment she hoped to rent,she was asked to fill out an application form and provide references.As she was leaving,the landlord asked her if she was married and whether she had children.When she replied that she was not married but had two children,the landlord gave her back her application and told her that he didn't believe a single mother could afford such an expense.What type of discrimination would best characterize Stacey's experience?

Accepted Answer

Stacey's experience is an example of classism, as the landlord is discriminating against her based on his assumption of her financial situation as a single mother.

Question 9

One sociological theory argues that how we present ourselves is shaped by the interactions of all our past relations and the social interactions we have.What is this theory called?

Accepted Answer

The social construction of reality theory argues that how we present ourselves is shaped by the interactions of all our past relations and the social interactions we have. This suggests that our identities are not simply innate or individual, but are constructed through social interactions and relationships.

Question 10

In a given situation,the institutional policies of the dominant groups and the behaviour of the individuals who control the policies are neutral in intent.However,they end up having a harmful effect on minority groups.What is this situation an example of?

Accepted Answer

Structural discrimination occurs when policies or practices that are intended to be neutral end up having a disproportionate negative impact on a marginalized group. In this situation, the institutional policies and the behavior of the individuals who control them may be neutral in intent, but they still harm minority groups. This is an example of structural discrimination.

Quiz 2: Forms of Oppression