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What is the main focus of John Porter's work, Vertical Mosaic?
What is the main focus of John Porter's work, Vertical Mosaic?
Which term is commonly used to describe Canada's multicultural society?
Which term is commonly used to describe Canada's multicultural society?
What event in Manitoba celebrates ethnic diversity every August?
What event in Manitoba celebrates ethnic diversity every August?
What distinguishes Canada's multiculturalism from the American melting pot?
What distinguishes Canada's multiculturalism from the American melting pot?
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Which city in Canada was highlighted in MacLean's special issue on race in 2015 for negative treatment towards Indigenous people?
Which city in Canada was highlighted in MacLean's special issue on race in 2015 for negative treatment towards Indigenous people?
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Which groups are considered as Charter groups in Canada?
Which groups are considered as Charter groups in Canada?
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What is the difference between cultural boundaries and physical boundaries?
What is the difference between cultural boundaries and physical boundaries?
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How are minorities defined in the context of the text?
How are minorities defined in the context of the text?
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Which of the following is an example of annihilation according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of annihilation according to the text?
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What is a visible minority according to the text?
What is a visible minority according to the text?
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What is one way ethnic groups often identify themselves according to the text?
What is one way ethnic groups often identify themselves according to the text?
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What differentiates ethnic groups from racialized groups according to the text?
What differentiates ethnic groups from racialized groups according to the text?
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'Stratification' as mentioned in the text refers to:
'Stratification' as mentioned in the text refers to:
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'Minority' is best described as:
'Minority' is best described as:
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What is a characteristic of split labor markets?
What is a characteristic of split labor markets?
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What leads to greater ethnic cohesion and consciousness in segregated labor markets?
What leads to greater ethnic cohesion and consciousness in segregated labor markets?
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How do ethnic groups sometimes use their identity as a resource?
How do ethnic groups sometimes use their identity as a resource?
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In what way does the text suggest ethnicity and nationality can be advantageous?
In what way does the text suggest ethnicity and nationality can be advantageous?
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Which term refers to the political organization of racial/ethnic groups to resist assimilation?
Which term refers to the political organization of racial/ethnic groups to resist assimilation?
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In which Canadian region are Asians commonly concentrated?
In which Canadian region are Asians commonly concentrated?
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What is the policy in Canada if a group is highly concentrated in one area?
What is the policy in Canada if a group is highly concentrated in one area?
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Which concept celebrates diversity and resists assimilation by promoting uniqueness?
Which concept celebrates diversity and resists assimilation by promoting uniqueness?
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What was one significant outcome after WWII for the Jewish diaspora?
What was one significant outcome after WWII for the Jewish diaspora?
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'Ethnic Airbnb' as mentioned in the text is an example of what kind of resistance against modernization?
'Ethnic Airbnb' as mentioned in the text is an example of what kind of resistance against modernization?
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'Selective Assimilation' in the text refers to variations in assimilation based on what factor?
'Selective Assimilation' in the text refers to variations in assimilation based on what factor?
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What factor plays a role in increasing ethnic consciousness and demanding political independence?
What factor plays a role in increasing ethnic consciousness and demanding political independence?
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What does 'Group Mobilization' aim to achieve in resisting assimilation?
What does 'Group Mobilization' aim to achieve in resisting assimilation?
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What is the concept of race according to the passage?
What is the concept of race according to the passage?
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Which term refers to marrying within one's own ethnic group?
Which term refers to marrying within one's own ethnic group?
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Which term means the political process of attributing racial identity to a group that did not identify as such?
Which term means the political process of attributing racial identity to a group that did not identify as such?
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Which characteristic defines ethnicity as a social identity?
Which characteristic defines ethnicity as a social identity?
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What event is mentioned as the starting point of colonization in the text?
What event is mentioned as the starting point of colonization in the text?
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In the context of colonization, what was the European justification for claiming superiority over others?
In the context of colonization, what was the European justification for claiming superiority over others?
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Which term describes the process where countries began to regain independence post-WWII?
Which term describes the process where countries began to regain independence post-WWII?
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What is the primary characteristic of segregation as described in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of segregation as described in the text?
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Which country is highlighted as an example of pluralism due to its language diversity?
Which country is highlighted as an example of pluralism due to its language diversity?
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What represents the Canadian mosaic according to the text?
What represents the Canadian mosaic according to the text?
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What term refers to a complete set of total institutions serving their own people in their own language?
What term refers to a complete set of total institutions serving their own people in their own language?
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What was the significant shift observed in terms of foreign-born Canadians between 1970 and 2016?
What was the significant shift observed in terms of foreign-born Canadians between 1970 and 2016?
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What is the main concern associated with spending a lifetime in ethnic enclaves like Chinatown or Little Italy?
What is the main concern associated with spending a lifetime in ethnic enclaves like Chinatown or Little Italy?
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Which term describes the process of minority groups adopting the values and standards of the dominant culture?
Which term describes the process of minority groups adopting the values and standards of the dominant culture?
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What is a qualitative measure of assimilation, as highlighted in the text?
What is a qualitative measure of assimilation, as highlighted in the text?
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What does structural assimilation entail?
What does structural assimilation entail?
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What is a potential consequence of cultural assimilation?
What is a potential consequence of cultural assimilation?
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What does psychological assimilation primarily involve?
What does psychological assimilation primarily involve?
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Why might changing one's name be considered a measure of assimilation?
Why might changing one's name be considered a measure of assimilation?
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What is the term used to describe ongoing racial inequalities maintained by society, even without the presence of racist ideas?
What is the term used to describe ongoing racial inequalities maintained by society, even without the presence of racist ideas?
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What did the prime minister of Canada mention in 2014 regarding missing and murdered indigenous women and girls?
What did the prime minister of Canada mention in 2014 regarding missing and murdered indigenous women and girls?
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What concept does the passage suggest as a solution to truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada?
What concept does the passage suggest as a solution to truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada?
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What was Stephen Harper's view on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, as mentioned in the text?
What was Stephen Harper's view on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, as mentioned in the text?
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In what context did the text mention migrant workers being brought to Canada for work?
In what context did the text mention migrant workers being brought to Canada for work?
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What is a common characteristic of prejudiced people according to the text?
What is a common characteristic of prejudiced people according to the text?
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Which term describes the exaggeration of a trait typical of a group, also known as a collective caricature?
Which term describes the exaggeration of a trait typical of a group, also known as a collective caricature?
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How do sociologists measure prejudice according to the text?
How do sociologists measure prejudice according to the text?
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In what way does Google search results exemplify stereotypical views according to the text?
In what way does Google search results exemplify stereotypical views according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of the Bogardus social distance scale as described in the passage?
What is the main purpose of the Bogardus social distance scale as described in the passage?
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How does the text characterize stereotypes in relation to groups?
How does the text characterize stereotypes in relation to groups?
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What is the primary reason given in the text for the dehumanization of African slaves?
What is the primary reason given in the text for the dehumanization of African slaves?
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What concept involves venting frustration or aggression on defenseless people?
What concept involves venting frustration or aggression on defenseless people?
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What was a profitable aspect of the triangular trade related to the African American slave trade?
What was a profitable aspect of the triangular trade related to the African American slave trade?
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What is a key factor that drove racism in Nazi Germany and South African apartheid?
What is a key factor that drove racism in Nazi Germany and South African apartheid?
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What socio-economic factors of racism led to the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during World War II?
What socio-economic factors of racism led to the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during World War II?
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What event triggered renewed vigor in the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020?
What event triggered renewed vigor in the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020?
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How does institutional racism differ from interpersonal racism according to the text?
How does institutional racism differ from interpersonal racism according to the text?
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How did the American Declaration of Independence contradict the actions of its signatories?
How did the American Declaration of Independence contradict the actions of its signatories?
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Why is the term 'blacklist' mentioned as an example of racism embedded in the English language?
Why is the term 'blacklist' mentioned as an example of racism embedded in the English language?
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What was the primary motivation behind the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II in the United States?
What was the primary motivation behind the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II in the United States?
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How does socio-linguistic factors contribute to the persistence of racism according to the text?
How does socio-linguistic factors contribute to the persistence of racism according to the text?
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What factor is suggested as influencing authoritarian personalities according to the text?
What factor is suggested as influencing authoritarian personalities according to the text?
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How does internalized racism differ from institutional racism in terms of impact?
How does internalized racism differ from institutional racism in terms of impact?
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Why do socio-economic factors play a significant role in fostering racism?
Why do socio-economic factors play a significant role in fostering racism?
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What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination according to the text?
What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination according to the text?
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Which form of discrimination involves treating someone negatively based on their group category before getting to know them individually?
Which form of discrimination involves treating someone negatively based on their group category before getting to know them individually?
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In the context of discrimination, what does 'denial of what they desire' refer to?
In the context of discrimination, what does 'denial of what they desire' refer to?
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What characterizes 'verbal derogation' as a form of disadvantageous treatment in discrimination?
What characterizes 'verbal derogation' as a form of disadvantageous treatment in discrimination?
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What is the concept of 'massacres and genocides' used as an extreme example of in the text?
What is the concept of 'massacres and genocides' used as an extreme example of in the text?
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How does the text describe the manifestation of friendship as a form of discrimination?
How does the text describe the manifestation of friendship as a form of discrimination?
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'Retarded', 'handicapped', 'mentally disabled', and 'special needs' are examples of terms used as:
'Retarded', 'handicapped', 'mentally disabled', and 'special needs' are examples of terms used as:
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'Differential treatment' in discrimination primarily refers to:
'Differential treatment' in discrimination primarily refers to:
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'Ethnocentrism to the extreme' and beliefs in genetic behavioral tendencies among races best describe which concept mentioned in the text?
'Ethnocentrism to the extreme' and beliefs in genetic behavioral tendencies among races best describe which concept mentioned in the text?
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