Discrimination and Identity Quiz

What term describes the unearned social advantages associated with belonging to certain social identity groups?

Xenophobia refers to prejudice against people based on their age.

What is the term for criminal acts motivated by a victim's perceived characteristics such as race or religion?

Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their gender is called ______.

Match the type of prejudice or discrimination with its definition:

Which of the following describes 'de jure discrimination'?

Multiculturalism in America promotes the idea of various cultures coexisting without shared common values.

What is the term used for the process in which individuals leave their homeland to settle in another country?

___________ refers to the biased judgment about members of a group based solely on their group membership.

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

Which of the following statements describes 'de facto discrimination'?

Stereotypes can often be valid representations of a group’s characteristics.

What does 'assimilation' refer to in cultural studies?

Discrimination and Identity

De jure discrimination: Legal discrimination enforced by laws.
De facto discrimination: Socially practiced discrimination, not necessarily encoded in law.
Race: Comprised of groups sharing distinct genetic and physical characteristics.
Racism: Systematic discrimination and prejudice based on race.
Culture: The collective values, beliefs, and traditions of a community.
Immigration: The act of leaving one's home country to settle in another.
Multiculturalism: The coexistence of multiple cultures sharing common values in society.

Ethnicity: The shared characteristics of a group, often including language and cultural practices.
Prejudice: Preconceived negative attitudes or opinions about a group.
Stereotype: Oversimplified, generalized beliefs about a group often leading to incorrect assumptions.
Discrimination: Unequal treatment based on one's group identity.

Pluralism: A society where distinct groups can participate fully while preserving their differences.
Assimilation: The process where individuals adopt the traits of another culture, often losing their original identity.
Hate Crime: Crimes motivated by bias against the victim's identity.
Privilege: Advantages granted to individuals based on their social identities, often unearned.
Affirmative Action: Initiatives aimed at increasing representation of marginalized groups in various sectors.

Prejudices Across Various Dimensions

Ableism: Bias against individuals with disabilities.
Sexism: Discrimination based on gender.
Ageism: Prejudice related to a person's age.
Classism: Discrimination based on socio-economic status.
Heterosexism: Belief that heterosexuality is the norm, leading to bias against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Anti-Semitism: Prejudice against Jewish people.
Islamophobia: Fear or prejudice against Muslims or individuals perceived as Muslim.
Xenophobia: Intense dislike or fear of immigrants or foreigners.

Test your knowledge on discrimination, identity, and their societal impacts. Explore key concepts such as race, culture, immigration, and the nuances of de jure vs de facto discrimination. Understand the dynamics of prejudice and stereotypes in multicultural contexts.