Discrimination, Stereotyping, and Prejudice Quiz

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How are people discriminated against?

Not allowed in certain social actions

Given preference in service

Denied equal access to resources (correct)

Based on academic performance

How are people stereotyped?

Based on income level

Based on appearance or perceived group membership (correct)

Based on academic performance

Based on political affiliation

What prejudices exist?

Prejudice against people based on academic performance

Prejudice against wealthy individuals

Prejudice against individuals with certain hobbies

Prejudice against every minority group (correct)

In what ways do racism occur?

Systemic racism and police cooperation Signup and view all the answers

How are people included/excluded from society and what are the reasons for this?

Based on membership in a certain group and deep set ideals Signup and view all the answers

What social challenges exist because of discrimination/prejudice/racism?

Inequality in access to education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is deviance?

Any behavior that violates the expected standard of a group Signup and view all the answers

How do standards of deviance change?

Based on a variety of factors including location, social status, age, and individual societies Signup and view all the answers

What is a deviant?

A person who violates one of the valued standards of conduct within a group or society Signup and view all the answers

What is stigma?

A label used by society to devalue members of a certain group Signup and view all the answers

Why is it hard for individuals to work their way out of a deviant role?

Because once assigned a deviant role, it is very hard to work your way out of it Signup and view all the answers

What do societies rely on to deal with violations of norms?

Various forms of social control to deal with violations of norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept of internal social control?

Doing something because you know it is the right thing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of informal sanctions?

Thanking someone for their help Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential negative effect of public shaming?

Eroding trust in society Signup and view all the answers

According to the Functionalist Perspective, how does deviance occur?

When there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve those goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between positive and negative external social control?

Positive includes rewards like smiles and words of approval, while negative includes fines and criticism Signup and view all the answers

Why might deviance occur in societies with insufficient avenues for goal achievement?

Because people do 'whatever it takes' to reach their goals Signup and view all the answers

What promotes conformity to social norms?

Strong attachment to groups or individuals Signup and view all the answers

In the context of deviance, what does the Conflict Perspective propose?

The criminal justice system protects the power and privilege of the upper class Signup and view all the answers

What does the Labeling Theory seek to explain?

Why some deviant behavior is not seen as deviant by society Signup and view all the answers

What does the Differential Association Theory emphasize?

The role of primary groups in transmitting deviance Signup and view all the answers

In the context of deviance, what does strong attachment to groups or individuals lead to?

Conformity to social norms Signup and view all the answers

What does the Conflict Perspective, influenced by Marx, posit about the criminal justice system?

It protects the power and privilege of the upper class Signup and view all the answers

What leads to little incentive to follow norms?

Lack of strong attachment to groups or individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Symbolic Interactionist Perspective?

How people develop self-concept through socialization Signup and view all the answers