Assimilation and Gender: Selective Assimilation Phenomenon
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What is the main focus of John Porter's work, Vertical Mosaic?

  • Celebration of multiculturalism
  • Analysis of social class in Canada (correct)
  • Comparison of Canadian and American societies
  • Exploration of Indigenous cultures

Which term is commonly used to describe Canada's multicultural society?

  • Salad Bowl
  • Color Wheel
  • Mosaic (correct)
  • Melting Pot

What event in Manitoba celebrates ethnic diversity every August?

  • Heritage Day
  • Ethnic Fest
  • Folklorama (correct)
  • CultureFest

What distinguishes Canada's multiculturalism from the American melting pot?

<p>Retaining distinct identities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city in Canada was highlighted in MacLean's special issue on race in 2015 for negative treatment towards Indigenous people?

<p>Winnipeg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which groups are considered as Charter groups in Canada?

<p>French and English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between cultural boundaries and physical boundaries?

<p>Cultural boundaries are based on social constructs, physical boundaries are objective facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are minorities defined in the context of the text?

<p>As groups with inferior status compared to others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of annihilation according to the text?

<p>The Rwandan genocide of 1994 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a visible minority according to the text?

<p>A minority group that is easily observable due to appearance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way ethnic groups often identify themselves according to the text?

<p>By their mother tongue or first language learned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates ethnic groups from racialized groups according to the text?

<p>Ethnic groups have cultural boundaries, while racialized groups have hereditary physical similarities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Stratification' as mentioned in the text refers to:

<p>The formation of a hierarchy of dominance among groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Minority' is best described as:

<p>'Minority' refers to politically disadvantaged and dominated groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of split labor markets?

<p>A separate class struggle within the working class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What leads to greater ethnic cohesion and consciousness in segregated labor markets?

<p>People sticking together due to financial constraints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do ethnic groups sometimes use their identity as a resource?

<p>By engaging in nepotism for personal advantage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest ethnicity and nationality can be advantageous?

<p>By potentially influencing better treatment from others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the political organization of racial/ethnic groups to resist assimilation?

<p>Group Mobilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which Canadian region are Asians commonly concentrated?

<p>British Columbia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy in Canada if a group is highly concentrated in one area?

<p>Heritage language teaching in schools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept celebrates diversity and resists assimilation by promoting uniqueness?

<p>Postmodernity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant outcome after WWII for the Jewish diaspora?

<p>Formation of Israel as a nation state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ethnic Airbnb' as mentioned in the text is an example of what kind of resistance against modernization?

<p>Postmodernism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Selective Assimilation' in the text refers to variations in assimilation based on what factor?

<p>Gender (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor plays a role in increasing ethnic consciousness and demanding political independence?

<p>Both A and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Group Mobilization' aim to achieve in resisting assimilation?

<p>Preservation of ethnic identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of race according to the passage?

<p>A socially constructed concept with no biological basis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to marrying within one's own ethnic group?

<p>Endogamy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term means the political process of attributing racial identity to a group that did not identify as such?

<p>Racialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic defines ethnicity as a social identity?

<p>Ethnic groups share a common culture, history, and language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event is mentioned as the starting point of colonization in the text?

<p>Columbus discovering America in 1492 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of colonization, what was the European justification for claiming superiority over others?

<p>Racist theories of humanity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process where countries began to regain independence post-WWII?

<p>Decolonization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of segregation as described in the text?

<p>Physical and social separation of people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is highlighted as an example of pluralism due to its language diversity?

<p>Switzerland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the Canadian mosaic according to the text?

<p>A pattern of distinct pieces living together equally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a complete set of total institutions serving their own people in their own language?

<p>Institutional completion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant shift observed in terms of foreign-born Canadians between 1970 and 2016?

<p>&quot;Increase in Asian immigrants and decrease in European immigrants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern associated with spending a lifetime in ethnic enclaves like Chinatown or Little Italy?

<p>Limited social mobility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the process of minority groups adopting the values and standards of the dominant culture?

<p>Acculturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a qualitative measure of assimilation, as highlighted in the text?

<p>Changing one's name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does structural assimilation entail?

<p>Achieving equal distribution in occupation and education (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of cultural assimilation?

<p>Blurring of boundaries between cultures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does psychological assimilation primarily involve?

<p>Attitude of oneness/we feeling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might changing one's name be considered a measure of assimilation?

<p>To align with mainstream societal norms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe ongoing racial inequalities maintained by society, even without the presence of racist ideas?

<p>Systemic racism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the prime minister of Canada mention in 2014 regarding missing and murdered indigenous women and girls?

<p>It's not high on the government's radar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does the passage suggest as a solution to truth and reconciliation efforts in Canada?

<p>Collective effort without condescension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen Harper's view on missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, as mentioned in the text?

<p>He saw it as not a sociological phenomenon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context did the text mention migrant workers being brought to Canada for work?

<p>To illustrate systemic racism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of prejudiced people according to the text?

<p>Rigidity and resistance to contrary evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the exaggeration of a trait typical of a group, also known as a collective caricature?

<p>Stereotypes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do sociologists measure prejudice according to the text?

<p>Using the Bogardus social distance scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Google search results exemplify stereotypical views according to the text?

<p>By reinforcing stereotypes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Bogardus social distance scale as described in the passage?

<p>To assess levels of social acceptance and prejudice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text characterize stereotypes in relation to groups?

<p>Exaggerations of entire groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason given in the text for the dehumanization of African slaves?

<p>Ideology justifying the distribution of power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept involves venting frustration or aggression on defenseless people?

<p>Scapegoating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a profitable aspect of the triangular trade related to the African American slave trade?

<p>Transporting sugar, tobacco, and cotton to Europe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that drove racism in Nazi Germany and South African apartheid?

<p>Ideology justifying power distribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What socio-economic factors of racism led to the evacuation of Japanese Canadians during World War II?

<p>Long-term resentment towards Japanese economic success (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered renewed vigor in the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020?

<p>A series of incidents including George Floyd's death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does institutional racism differ from interpersonal racism according to the text?

<p>Institutional racism focuses on discrimination within social institutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the American Declaration of Independence contradict the actions of its signatories?

<p>By promoting slavery despite advocating equality for all men (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the term 'blacklist' mentioned as an example of racism embedded in the English language?

<p>Because black is symbolized as evil or negative (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II in the United States?

<p>'Yellow Peril' sentiment in American society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does socio-linguistic factors contribute to the persistence of racism according to the text?

<p>By embedding racist connotations in the English language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is suggested as influencing authoritarian personalities according to the text?

<p>Strong hierarchical structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does internalized racism differ from institutional racism in terms of impact?

<p>'Internalized racism' affects individual beliefs and attitudes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do socio-economic factors play a significant role in fostering racism?

<p>To justify discriminatory practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between prejudice and discrimination according to the text?

<p>Prejudice is what we think, while discrimination is what we do. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of discrimination involves treating someone negatively based on their group category before getting to know them individually?

<p>Prejudicial treatment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of discrimination, what does 'denial of what they desire' refer to?

<p>Placing restrictions on social group members' aspirations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes 'verbal derogation' as a form of disadvantageous treatment in discrimination?

<p>Mild form that involves offensive jokes or labels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'massacres and genocides' used as an extreme example of in the text?

<p>'Disadvantageous treatment' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the manifestation of friendship as a form of discrimination?

<p>'Differential treatment' is first experienced within friendships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Retarded', 'handicapped', 'mentally disabled', and 'special needs' are examples of terms used as:

<p>'Verbal derogation' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Differential treatment' in discrimination primarily refers to:

<p>'Treating people differently' based on personal qualities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ethnocentrism to the extreme' and beliefs in genetic behavioral tendencies among races best describe which concept mentioned in the text?

<p>'Racism' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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