80 Questions
What is the main focus of John Porter's work, Vertical Mosaic?
Analysis of social class in Canada
Which term is commonly used to describe Canada's multicultural society?
Mosaic
What event in Manitoba celebrates ethnic diversity every August?
Folklorama
What distinguishes Canada's multiculturalism from the American melting pot?
Retaining distinct identities
Which city in Canada was highlighted in MacLean's special issue on race in 2015 for negative treatment towards Indigenous people?
Winnipeg
Which groups are considered as Charter groups in Canada?
French and English
What is the difference between cultural boundaries and physical boundaries?
Cultural boundaries are based on social constructs, physical boundaries are objective facts
How are minorities defined in the context of the text?
As groups with inferior status compared to others
Which of the following is an example of annihilation according to the text?
The Rwandan genocide of 1994
What is a visible minority according to the text?
A minority group that is easily observable due to appearance
What is one way ethnic groups often identify themselves according to the text?
By their mother tongue or first language learned
What differentiates ethnic groups from racialized groups according to the text?
Ethnic groups have cultural boundaries, while racialized groups have hereditary physical similarities
'Stratification' as mentioned in the text refers to:
The formation of a hierarchy of dominance among groups
'Minority' is best described as:
'Minority' refers to politically disadvantaged and dominated groups
What is a characteristic of split labor markets?
A separate class struggle within the working class
What leads to greater ethnic cohesion and consciousness in segregated labor markets?
People sticking together due to financial constraints
How do ethnic groups sometimes use their identity as a resource?
By engaging in nepotism for personal advantage
In what way does the text suggest ethnicity and nationality can be advantageous?
By potentially influencing better treatment from others
Which term refers to the political organization of racial/ethnic groups to resist assimilation?
Group Mobilization
In which Canadian region are Asians commonly concentrated?
British Columbia
What is the policy in Canada if a group is highly concentrated in one area?
Heritage language teaching in schools
Which concept celebrates diversity and resists assimilation by promoting uniqueness?
Postmodernity
What was one significant outcome after WWII for the Jewish diaspora?
Formation of Israel as a nation state
'Ethnic Airbnb' as mentioned in the text is an example of what kind of resistance against modernization?
Postmodernism
'Selective Assimilation' in the text refers to variations in assimilation based on what factor?
Gender
What factor plays a role in increasing ethnic consciousness and demanding political independence?
Both A and C
What does 'Group Mobilization' aim to achieve in resisting assimilation?
Preservation of ethnic identity
What is the concept of race according to the passage?
A socially constructed concept with no biological basis
Which term refers to marrying within one's own ethnic group?
Endogamy
Which term means the political process of attributing racial identity to a group that did not identify as such?
Racialization
Which characteristic defines ethnicity as a social identity?
Ethnic groups share a common culture, history, and language
What event is mentioned as the starting point of colonization in the text?
Columbus discovering America in 1492
In the context of colonization, what was the European justification for claiming superiority over others?
Racist theories of humanity
Which term describes the process where countries began to regain independence post-WWII?
Decolonization
What is the primary characteristic of segregation as described in the text?
Physical and social separation of people
Which country is highlighted as an example of pluralism due to its language diversity?
Switzerland
What represents the Canadian mosaic according to the text?
A pattern of distinct pieces living together equally
What term refers to a complete set of total institutions serving their own people in their own language?
Institutional completion
What was the significant shift observed in terms of foreign-born Canadians between 1970 and 2016?
"Increase in Asian immigrants and decrease in European immigrants
What is the main concern associated with spending a lifetime in ethnic enclaves like Chinatown or Little Italy?
Limited social mobility
Which term describes the process of minority groups adopting the values and standards of the dominant culture?
Acculturation
What is a qualitative measure of assimilation, as highlighted in the text?
Changing one's name
What does structural assimilation entail?
Achieving equal distribution in occupation and education
What is a potential consequence of cultural assimilation?
Blurring of boundaries between cultures
What does psychological assimilation primarily involve?
Attitude of oneness/we feeling
Why might changing one's name be considered a measure of assimilation?
To align with mainstream societal norms
What is the term used to describe ongoing racial inequalities maintained by society, even without the presence of racist ideas?
Systemic racism
What did the prime minister of Canada mention in 2014 regarding missing and murdered indigenous women and girls?
It's not high on the government's radar
What concept does the passage suggest as a solution to truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada?
Collective effort without condescension
What was Stephen Harper's view on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, as mentioned in the text?
He saw it as not a sociological phenomenon
In what context did the text mention migrant workers being brought to Canada for work?
To illustrate systemic racism
What is a common characteristic of prejudiced people according to the text?
Rigidity and resistance to contrary evidence
Which term describes the exaggeration of a trait typical of a group, also known as a collective caricature?
Stereotypes
How do sociologists measure prejudice according to the text?
Using the Bogardus social distance scale
In what way does Google search results exemplify stereotypical views according to the text?
By reinforcing stereotypes
What is the main purpose of the Bogardus social distance scale as described in the passage?
To assess levels of social acceptance and prejudice
How does the text characterize stereotypes in relation to groups?
Exaggerations of entire groups
What is the primary reason given in the text for the dehumanization of African slaves?
Ideology justifying the distribution of power
What concept involves venting frustration or aggression on defenseless people?
Scapegoating
What was a profitable aspect of the triangular trade related to the African American slave trade?
Transporting sugar, tobacco, and cotton to Europe
What is a key factor that drove racism in Nazi Germany and South African apartheid?
Ideology justifying power distribution
What socio-economic factors of racism led to the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during World War II?
Long-term resentment towards Japanese economic success
What event triggered renewed vigor in the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020?
A series of incidents including George Floyd's death
How does institutional racism differ from interpersonal racism according to the text?
Institutional racism focuses on discrimination within social institutions
How did the American Declaration of Independence contradict the actions of its signatories?
By promoting slavery despite advocating equality for all men
Why is the term 'blacklist' mentioned as an example of racism embedded in the English language?
Because black is symbolized as evil or negative
What was the primary motivation behind the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II in the United States?
'Yellow Peril' sentiment in American society
How does socio-linguistic factors contribute to the persistence of racism according to the text?
By embedding racist connotations in the English language
What factor is suggested as influencing authoritarian personalities according to the text?
Strong hierarchical structures
How does internalized racism differ from institutional racism in terms of impact?
'Internalized racism' affects individual beliefs and attitudes
Why do socio-economic factors play a significant role in fostering racism?
To justify discriminatory practices
What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination according to the text?
Prejudice is what we think, while discrimination is what we do.
Which form of discrimination involves treating someone negatively based on their group category before getting to know them individually?
Prejudicial treatment
In the context of discrimination, what does 'denial of what they desire' refer to?
Placing restrictions on social group members' aspirations.
What characterizes 'verbal derogation' as a form of disadvantageous treatment in discrimination?
Mild form that involves offensive jokes or labels.
What is the concept of 'massacres and genocides' used as an extreme example of in the text?
'Disadvantageous treatment'
How does the text describe the manifestation of friendship as a form of discrimination?
'Differential treatment' is first experienced within friendships.
'Retarded', 'handicapped', 'mentally disabled', and 'special needs' are examples of terms used as:
'Verbal derogation'
'Differential treatment' in discrimination primarily refers to:
'Treating people differently' based on personal qualities.
'Ethnocentrism to the extreme' and beliefs in genetic behavioral tendencies among races best describe which concept mentioned in the text?
'Racism'
Explore the concept of selective assimilation noting the double standard based on gender. Learn about how men are expected to acculturate while women are encouraged to stay at home. Delve into the sociological perspectives on assimilation and gender roles.
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