Race and Ethnicity Quiz
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What are the key biological characteristics often used to define race?

  • Eye color, height, weight
  • Skin color, hair, face (correct)
  • Fingerprint patterns, foot size, hair texture
  • Blood type, muscle mass, voice tone

    • Which term refers to a group that is more powerful than others based on wealth and power?

  • Supreme group
  • Dominant group (correct)
  • Elite group
  • Majority group

    • What does BIPOC stand for?

  • Black Indigenous and People of Color (correct)
  • Black, Indian, and People of Color
  • Bengali, Indonesian, and Pakistani Community
  • Brown Indigenous and Pacific Islanders

    • What does BAME stand for?

    <p>Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'melting pot' or 'assimilation' refer to?

    <p>Mixing all cultures together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canada's population is projected to be foreign-born by 2031?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most visible minorities in Canada live?

    <p>Larger centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ethnic enclaves?

    <p>Neighborhoods where people from the same culture live</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Multiculturalism Act of 1988 related to?

    <p>Promotion and preservation of diverse cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ethnic groups are estimated to be in Canada?

    <p>Over 200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for defining race according to the text?

    <p>Social construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis for defining race according to the text?

    <p>Biological characteristics such as skin color and hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cultural pluralism' or 'multiculturalism' refer to?

    <p>Respect for diverse cultural traditions and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'whitestream' most likely to refer to?

    <p>Dominance of white culture and perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ethnic enclaves' refer to?

    <p>Neighborhoods where people from the same culture settle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Multiculturalism Act of 1988 related to?

    <p>Promotion of cultural diversity and equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'BIPOC' stand for?

    <p>Black, Indigenous, and People of Color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'melting pot' or 'assimilation' related to?

    <p>Mixing all cultures together and promoting assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canada's population is projected to be foreign-born by 2031?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key biological characteristics often used to define race?

    <p>Skin color, hair, and facial features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a group that is more powerful than others based on wealth and power?

    <p>Dominant group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ethnic groups are estimated to be in Canada?

    <p>Over 200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Defining Race and Ethnicity

    • Key biological characteristics used to define race include skin color, hair texture, and facial features.
    • The primary basis for defining race is often social and cultural, rather than biological.

    Social Hierarchy and Power

    • The term "elite" refers to a group that is more powerful than others based on wealth and power.

    Acronyms and Terminology

    • BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
    • BAME stands for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic.

    Multiculturalism and Assimilation

    • The term "melting pot" or "assimilation" refers to the process of different ethnic groups blending into a single, dominant culture.
    • Cultural pluralism or multiculturalism, on the other hand, refers to the coexistence and celebration of multiple cultures.
    • The term "whitestream" likely refers to mainstream, dominant white culture.

    Ethnic Enclaves and Demographics

    • Ethnic enclaves refer to neighborhoods or areas with high concentrations of people from a specific ethnic group.
    • Most visible minorities in Canada live in urban areas, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver.
    • By 2031, it is projected that 34.7% of Canada's population will be foreign-born.

    Canadian Multiculturalism Policy

    • The Multiculturalism Act of 1988 is related to promoting and celebrating diversity in Canada.
    • There are an estimated 250-300 ethnic groups in Canada.

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    Test your knowledge of race and ethnicity with this quiz covering key terms, immigration and ethnic relations in Canada, race logic, participation in sports, and the significance of ethnicity including language, cultural food, and dress. Explore the concept of race as a social construction and understand the impact of dominant groups.

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