Question 1

When a native-born,third-generation Chinese American woman encounters repeated interactions with others where she is asked,"Where are you originally from?," what aspects of her identity are being highlighted?
A)the way that her gender and presumed Asian ancestry coincide
B)the way that the person making the inquiry is taking an interest in her Chinese ethnicity
C)the way that many native-born Asian American citizens remain in a position symbolically tied to an assumed immigrant status
D)the way her age overlaps with her presumed immigrant status

Accepted Answer

The repeated inquiry of "where are you originally from?" highlights the way that many native-born Asian American citizens remain in a position symbolically tied to an assumed immigrant status, despite their generations-long presence in the United States. This is particularly true for individuals whose physical appearance links them to a specific ethnicity, such as a Chinese American woman. While the inquiry may stem from curiosity or a desire to connect, it can also perpetuate feelings of otherness and exclusion. Therefore, Choice C is the best option.

Question 2

When an Indian American father tells his teenage daughter to be chaste and traditional and not promiscuous and weak like white American women,he is alluding to the way in which:
A)racial identity is defined through certain sexual practices and performances
B)Indian Americans embrace American stereotypes about their culture
C)Indians identify as white rather than black when they come to the United States
D)Indian Americans think of Americans as monolithically white

Accepted Answer

The father's statement suggests that he is defining racial identity through sexual behaviors and performances, implying that chastity and tradition are valued within Indian culture while promiscuity is associated with white American culture. This reinforces the idea that racial identity is not just about physical appearance, but also about cultural practices and beliefs.

Question 3

Which of the following did Edward Morris find in his ethnography of white students in a majority black school in Texas?
A)The white students were adamant about distinguishing themselves from their black peers.
B)The white students used the term "white" to insult one another for personality traits such as being nerdy.
C)Though some white students tried to pass as nonwhite,it was still relatively easy for Morris to identity them as white.
D)When white students symbolically identified and attempted to pass as nonwhite,they also lost their white privilege in interactions with teachers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

A form of black communication style involves indirect questioning and acknowledgement of information.For example,Sharon offhandedly and jokingly comments about her sister Dee's weight gain rather than asking Dee outright if she is pregnant.This communication style is called:
A)dramaturgy
B)signifying
C)interjecting
D)reflexive dialoging

Accepted Answer

The communication style described is called "signifying," which is a form of indirect communication commonly used in African American culture. It involves using subtle hints or jokes to convey a message or gather information, rather than asking bluntly or directly.

Question 5

A white woman is driving through an unfamiliar neighborhood and becomes frightened when she sees black people on the street corner waving and gesticulating at her.They are trying to signal to her that she is going the wrong way on a one way street,but she thinks they are threatening her.What dynamic does this example display best?
A)the challenge of understanding cultural norms during "mezzanine-level" social interactions
B)the importance of understanding one's own intersectional identity
C)the need for vigilant reflexivity when it comes to cross-racial communication
D)the inability of people to be reflexive about interpreting "back stage" behavior

Accepted Answer

This example displays the need for vigilant reflexivity when it comes to cross-racial communication. The woman misinterprets the behavior of the black people on the street corner because she is not reflexive about her own biases and assumptions. If she had been more vigilant and reflective, she could have avoided the misunderstanding and received help from the people trying to signal her.

Question 6

When people argue that race is marked,or socially constructed,what are they referring to?
A)the way that race "imposes itself on you" through America's racial taxonomy
B)the way that race is created through a combination of internal and external forces,asserted both from outside groups and from within specific cultures
C)the way that certain races are socially and symbolically marked as different or inferior
D)the way that race is created through performances such as gestures,interactions,and cultural activities

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The "cool pose" of many young black men;the overt sexism and machismo of some Latino young men;and the in-your-face sexual bravado of some young white fraternity brothers are all examples of:
A)the problem of testosterone in the maturation of young men
B)the ways in which performances of masculinity vary by race
C)the legitimacy of an American culture of overt masculinity
D)the economic costs at stake when men act out masculinity in a variety of ways

Accepted Answer

The examples given illustrate how performances of masculinity vary by race, suggesting that the ways in which young men express their masculinity are influenced by cultural and social factors. It is important to acknowledge and understand these differences in order to address issues of masculinity and its impact on society. The other options are not as relevant or accurate in explaining the examples provided.

Question 8

The "ghetto pass" in Ice Cube's song "True to the Game" is:
A)a way of signaling that one is both black and rich
B)a way of acting out against others that elevates someone to an "untouchable" status
C)an education that gives someone skills to leave the ghetto and attain a prosperous life
D)an implied right to authentic blackness that can be taken away if one acts outside of race norms

Accepted Answer

The "ghetto pass" in Ice Cube's song "True to the Game" refers to an implied right to authentic blackness that can be taken away if one acts outside of race norms. It is a concept related to the idea of "keeping it real" and staying true to one's roots and cultural identity as a black person from the ghetto. This can involve a specific set of behaviors, language, and attitudes that are associated with being authentic and genuine in one's blackness. If someone loses their "ghetto pass," they are seen as being inauthentic or not truly connected to their cultural heritage. The concept is often used in a joking or ironic way, but it also reflects deeper issues of identity, authenticity, and cultural belonging.

Question 9

Because of many factors-including,but not limited to,the history of male and female roles under slavery and the interaction patterns between men and women in families-black men and women tend to differ in their views of gender roles and expectations.In terms of the meaning of race and/or gender in understanding this difference,we might say that:
A)to fully appreciate the nuance of these differences,we have to take into account both gendered and racial aspects of identity
B)intersecting dynamics of identity are limited to combinations of gender and race
C)the socially constructed nature of race holds greater historical traction in the explanation of this dynamic than the socially constructed nature of gender
D)because of the way gender roles in families are collectively understood in society even when people have different expectations in their own families,it is difficult to meet those expectations

Accepted Answer

The passage notes that both gender and race play a role in the differences in views of gender roles and expectations between black men and women. Therefore, to fully understand and appreciate these differences, we need to consider both aspects of identity. Option B is incorrect because intersectionality can include various aspects of identity beyond just gender and race. Option C is also incorrect because the passage does not suggest that one aspect of identity has greater explanatory power than the other. Option D is a distortion of the passage's argument and is not relevant to the question being asked.

Question 10

One claim about the phenomenon referred to as the "new black nativism," a practice of limiting entry into the legitimate ranks of being black in America primarily to those descendent from American slavery,is:
A)that it dilutes the memory of historical African- and Caribbean-born leaders of the black community for example,Marcus Garvey)
B)that in highlighting the importance of lineage in American slavery,it has positively impacted the way that race and ethnicity are distinguished for example,the difference between being "African American" and "black")
C)that it is responsible for a tendency to define blackness in mostly negative terms for example,as opposed to being white)
D)that it requires us to think about whether we need to rethink the legitimacy of labeling President Obama the first "black" president

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Noting that being from the inner-city,the suburbs,or a rural area is acknowledging the importance of ________________ as a part of individual identity.
A)self-awareness
B)physicality
C)geography
D)modality

Accepted Answer

The question highlights the importance of being from a certain location as a part of individual identity. The word used in the blank is "geography" which means the study of physical features of the earth and their relation to human activities. Hence, 'geography' is the most appropriate choice.

Question 12

When sociologist Heather Dalmage,a white woman married to a black man,writes that "I no longer take white privilege for granted" because of her experiences,she is specifically referencing:
A)how her husband has been able to access "white privilege" since their marriage
B)how her social network and friends stigmatize her relationship
C)her experience of being victimized by interpersonal and institutional racism
D)her own prejudices about social life

Accepted Answer

Dalmage's experience of no longer taking white privilege for granted is due to her experience of being victimized by interpersonal and institutional racism. This suggests that she has been made aware of the privileges that come with being white and how these privileges can be taken away when she is in a relationship with a black man.

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate explanation for why homosexuality is viewed by some African Americans as a predominantly "white" phenomenon?
A)because statistically fewer blacks are homosexual than whites
B)because the history of homosexuality overlaps with colonial exploitation of blacks by whites
C)because Euro-Americans have systematically sought to create a historical stereotype of black homosexuality that contemporary African Americans reject
D)because the social construction of black sexuality precludes the possibility of homosexuality

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A beauty product marketed to Asian American women with the intent of "lightening" their skin represents:
A)the racialization of Asian femininity toward white standards
B)the expanding array of accepted standards for cultural beauty in American society
C)the normalization of cosmetics for Asian Americans
D)a radical shift in beauty norms for Asian Americans compared to a decade ago

Accepted Answer

The product's intent to "lighten" skin suggests that the beauty industry is promoting Eurocentric beauty standards and promoting the idea that being lighter-skinned is more desirable for Asian American women. This reinforces the racialization of Asian femininity toward white standards.

Question 15

According to sociologist Anne Rawls,whites and blacks may occupy the same geographic space,but not the same ________________ space.
A)dynamic
B)socio-racial
C)interactional
D)community

Accepted Answer

Anne Rawls argues that whites and blacks may share the same geographic space but not the same interactional space, highlighting the differences in social interactions and experiences between the two groups.

Question 16

Sheila is a black executive at a company that is almost entirely all-white.She jokes with her mother that when she goes to work she "checks her blackness at the door." Erving Goffman might say that at work she is her _________ self.
A)front stage
B)misrepresented
C)back stage
D)center stage

Accepted Answer

Erving Goffman's concept of front stage refers to the public self that an individual presents to the world, while back stage refers to the private self that they reserve for themselves. In this scenario, the fact that Sheila feels like she needs to hide or downplay her blackness in order to fit into her predominantly white workplace suggests that she is presenting a front stage self at work.

Question 17

Why have some historians labeled the black family under slavery a "reproductive unit"?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

When an adolescent takes on a nonwhite symbolic identity that is not recognized as authentic by all of his or her peers,the adolescent may:
A)be able to easily traverse the boundaries of being white in some situations and nonwhite in other situations
B)be criticized by whites and nonwhites alike and have a hard time integrating with peers in general
C)have a more fluid identity than people in previous generations who tried to pass as white
D)have perfected the dynamic of code-switching between front and back stage behaviors

Accepted Answer

Taking on a nonwhite symbolic identity that is not recognized as authentic by all peers can lead to criticism and difficulty integrating with peers in general, both from whites and nonwhites. This is because the adolescent is not fully accepted by either group, leading to potential social isolation and exclusion.

Question 19

When we say that interactions operate at the "mezzanine level of social structure," what does that mean?
A)Arrangements of social performances are happening between the front stage and the back stage.
B)The authenticity of interactions cannot be evaluated because they are shaped by social structure.
C)Social interactions are superficial and do not fulfill the psychological needs of society's members.
D)Interactions between people and the styles of interactions others observe of people in groups are patterned,reflect social structure,and are sometimes generalized into racial assumptions.

Accepted Answer

The term "mezzanine level" refers to a level between two others. In this case, it means that interactions take place between individuals, but are also influenced by larger social structures. Option D states that these interactions are patterned, reflect social structure, and can be generalized into racial assumptions, which is in line with the idea of interactions taking place at the "mezzanine level." Options A, B, and C do not accurately reflect this concept.

Question 20

When people examine the overlap of their own intersecting identities,they may be likely to overlook the impact of their privileged identities,as described in which of the following examples?
A)an upper-middle-class black woman who minimizes the role of her economic position
B)a working-class Russian Jewish immigrant who minimizes the role of his religion
C)an upper-middle-class black executive who minimizes the role of his race
D)a middle-class white suburban housewife who minimizes the role gender plays in her day-to-day interactions with her spouse

Accepted Answer

People often overlook the impact of their privileged identities. In this case, the upper-middle-class black woman may minimize the role of her economic position, which is a privileged identity compared to her racial identity.

Quiz 10: Intimate Life

When a native-born,third-generation Chinese American woman encounters repeated interactions with others where she is asked,"Where are you originally from?," what aspects of her identity are being highlighted?

When an Indian American father tells his teenage daughter to be chaste and traditional and not promiscuous and weak like white American women,he is alluding to the way in which:

Which of the following did Edward Morris find in his ethnography of white students in a majority black school in Texas?

A form of black communication style involves indirect questioning and acknowledgement of information.For example,Sharon offhandedly and jokingly comments about her sister Dee's weight gain rather than asking Dee outright if she is pregnant.This communication style is called:

When people argue that race is marked,or socially constructed,what are they referring to?

The "cool pose" of many young black men;the overt sexism and machismo of some Latino young men;and the in-your-face sexual bravado of some young white fraternity brothers are all examples of:

The "ghetto pass" in Ice Cube's song "True to the Game" is:

One claim about the phenomenon referred to as the "new black nativism," a practice of limiting entry into the legitimate ranks of being black in America primarily to those descendent from American slavery,is:

Noting that being from the inner-city,the suburbs,or a rural area is acknowledging the importance of ________________ as a part of individual identity.

When sociologist Heather Dalmage,a white woman married to a black man,writes that "I no longer take white privilege for granted" because of her experiences,she is specifically referencing:

Which of the following is an accurate explanation for why homosexuality is viewed by some African Americans as a predominantly "white" phenomenon?

A beauty product marketed to Asian American women with the intent of "lightening" their skin represents:

According to sociologist Anne Rawls,whites and blacks may occupy the same geographic space,but not the same ________________ space.

Sheila is a black executive at a company that is almost entirely all-white.She jokes with her mother that when she goes to work she "checks her blackness at the door." Erving Goffman might say that at work she is her _________ self.

Why have some historians labeled the black family under slavery a "reproductive unit"?

When an adolescent takes on a nonwhite symbolic identity that is not recognized as authentic by all of his or her peers,the adolescent may:

When we say that interactions operate at the "mezzanine level of social structure," what does that mean?

When people examine the overlap of their own intersecting identities,they may be likely to overlook the impact of their privileged identities,as described in which of the following examples?