Race, Color Blindness, and Racism in Public Discourse

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What is the main critique of the color-blind racial project?

It recognizes the variable nature of racism.

It encourages open discussions about race.

It emphasizes the importance of addressing systemic racism.

It conflates racism with racial prejudice. (correct)

What is one of the key assumptions underlying the color-blind perspective?

Avoiding race talk is essential to combat racism. (correct)

Racism varies across different historical periods.

Racism is a structural phenomenon.

Racial prejudice is distinct from racism.

How does the color-blind perspective hinder addressing post–civil rights era racism according to the text?

By encouraging open dialogue on racial discrimination.

By acknowledging systemic racism.

By imposing a gag order against opponents of racial injustice. (correct)

By recognizing White racial privilege as a barrier.

What label might someone receive in the flawed logic of color blindness for addressing White racial privilege?

'Racial rabble-rouser' Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe post–civil rights era racism?

Often subtle, institutional, and unintentional. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the dominant ideology around race in most public forums according to the text?

'No race talk' and desire to ignore race. Signup and view all the answers

'No race talk' under the color-blind perspective leads to:

Preventing discussions on racial injustice. Signup and view all the answers

'Color blindness' is buttressed by which key assumption according to the text?

'Racial prejudice is equivalent to racism.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Un-Fair Campaign in Duluth, Minnesota?

Promoting awareness about racial privilege and racism Signup and view all the answers

In which locations are color-blind claims commonly found, according to the text?

Online news reports comments sections Signup and view all the answers

What type of content sparked controversy around the Un-Fair Campaign billboards?

Provocative phrases addressing racial privilege and racism Signup and view all the answers

What was written in bold letters on the faces of White women and men on the Un-Fair Campaign billboards?

'It’s hard to see racism when you’re White' Signup and view all the answers

What type of comments do articles about topics like racial justice protests reveal, according to the text?

Comments suggesting most individuals are White Signup and view all the answers

What reaction did opponents of the Un-Fair Campaign have, as described in the text?

Created a Facebook group to communicate frustrations Signup and view all the answers

What did a comment on the 'STOP Racist Unfair Campaign' Facebook group wall describe the ad campaign as?

'Racist' Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to discern the racial identity of individuals in online comments, according to the text?

Profile pictures Signup and view all the answers

Advocates of color blindness believe that racial discrimination in education, housing, voting, and the labor market:

Only happens on rare occasions due to its illegality. Signup and view all the answers

What did King (1968) address in his final book 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community'?

The fallacy that the mere existence of laws eliminates societal issues. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the belief that laws prohibiting certain behaviors result in their complete elimination?

It is a fallacy as laws are often violated despite their existence. Signup and view all the answers

What comparison does the text draw regarding violations of laws against racial discrimination and other prohibited acts like murder and theft?

Laws against racial discrimination are as commonly violated as laws against other acts. Signup and view all the answers

In 2020, how many employment-based racial discrimination complaints were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

22,064 Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a key argument against the notion that racial discrimination no longer occurs in areas like housing and education?

The lack of proper enforcement of anti-discrimination laws. Signup and view all the answers

'The recording of the law in itself is treated as the reality of the reform.' - What does this statement imply according to King (1968)?

'Just having laws doesn't solve issues.' Signup and view all the answers

'However, it does not hold water...' - What does this phrase indicate about an argument presented in the text?

'The argument is flawed.' Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary reason most cases of racial discrimination in employment go unreported?

Most individuals are unaware that they have been victimized. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best characterizes the author's view on the claim that the modern civil rights movement eliminated racial discrimination?

The author disagrees with the claim and provides evidence to refute it. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the effect of the color-blind racial project?

It perpetuates a racially unequal society where Whites have greater life chances. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the racially unequal status quo perpetuated by the ideology of color blindness?

It adversely affects both Whites and people of color. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the relationship between the ideology of color blindness and the ideology of White supremacy?

They have different logic and presentation but the same effect. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cost associated with the unearned advantages of White racial privilege?

Financial costs Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the author in discussing the costs associated with the unearned advantages of White racial privilege?

To highlight that the racially unequal status quo affects both Whites and people of color. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main argument of the passage?

The ideology of color blindness perpetuates a racially unequal society that benefits Whites and adversely affects both Whites and people of color. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Donald Trump's 1776 Commission?

To rehash the Eurocentric rendering of American history taught in schools Signup and view all the answers

How was the 1776 Commission's report received by academic organizations?

It was condemned as hastily prepared and containing falsehoods and inaccuracies Signup and view all the answers

When was the 1776 Commission's report released?

On Donald Trump's last full day in office, January 19, 2021 Signup and view all the answers

How did President Joe Biden respond to the 1776 Commission's report?

He dissolved the commission and removed the report from the White House website Signup and view all the answers

What actions were taken by some Republican state legislatures in response to The 1619 Project?

They introduced bills to ban the teaching of The 1619 Project and critical race theory Signup and view all the answers

How is the 1776 Commission's report described in the text?

As a sophomoric and propagandistic rehashing of Eurocentric narratives Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the 1776 Commission's report and its relationship to anti-Blackness?

It suggests the report was a manifestation of anti-Blackness Signup and view all the answers

What event is mentioned in the text as occurring on the same day as the release of the 1776 Commission's report?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Signup and view all the answers

What practices were intentionally used by Whites to create racially segregated urban ghettos?

Blockbusting and panic selling Signup and view all the answers

Which illegal practices contribute to the maintenance and expansion of racial residential segregation?

Racially discriminatory lending and racial steering Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason that students of color are more likely to attend inferior racially segregated schools?

Social class differences by race Signup and view all the answers

What type of programs are Black and Latinx students disproportionately placed in, regardless of their abilities and aspirations?

Developmental courses and dropout prevention programs Signup and view all the answers

What common disruption do students of color experience due to explicit and implicit racism according to the text?

Lower expectations from some White teachers Signup and view all the answers

Why are examples of 'motivated minorities' who excel academically not a strong indicator of the norm, according to the text?

They are outliers and not representative of broader trends Signup and view all the answers

What is the main alternative to color blindness that the passage advocates for?

Color-conscious society Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the impact of color blindness on the racially unequal status quo?

Maintains racially unequal status quo Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested approach towards racial equity by Wise (2010) in the passage?

Illuminated individualism Signup and view all the answers

Why does the passage emphasize becoming race or color conscious?

To challenge the racially unequal status quo Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why do some Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Muslim, and Asian Americans advocate for color blindness?

They are persuaded by the dominant ideology of color blindness, despite its flaws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental problem with the color-blind narrative, according to the text?

It ignores the historical processes that created racial differences and disparities. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the passage suggest overcoming America's racist past?

By adopting a sociological and historical perspective Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'illuminated individualism' play in achieving racial equity according to Wise (2010)?

Acknowledging individual identities and lived experiences Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the ideology of color blindness?

It is a dominant ideology that most members of society must accommodate. Signup and view all the answers

What is a logical fallacy associated with insisting something is not true because you find it unpleasant?

Appeal to emotion fallacy Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between the ideology of color blindness and the ideology of White supremacy?

They are two distinct but compatible ideologies that reinforce each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key assumptions underlying the color-blind perspective?

Racial discrimination has been effectively eliminated through laws and policies. Signup and view all the answers

Why might Asian Americans still face challenges in the labor market despite earning incomes comparable to or higher than Whites?

As a result of the 'model minority' myth that downplays the challenges they encounter Signup and view all the answers

What did Royster's study on vocational school graduates in Baltimore reveal about the impact of historical racial discrimination?

It indicated that Black graduates faced exclusionary policies and discrimination in the labor market Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to the income variation among different Asian ethnic groups mentioned in the text?

Disparities in education and experience levels Signup and view all the answers

How did Latinx and Black people's incomes compare to those of non-Latinx Whites in 2019?

Latinx and Black people earned less than non-Latinx Whites Signup and view all the answers

Why do students of color often face challenges in achieving educational outcomes compared to their White counterparts, according to the text?

As a result of historical educational inequities experienced by students of color Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to Asian Americans needing to be better educated and more experienced than their White counterparts for equal pay and promotion opportunities?

'Race tax' imposed on Asian Americans for their skin color Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the fundamental problem with the color-blind perspective?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage characterize the idea of a meritocratic society in relation to education?

It suggests that meritocracy is a myth, as educational opportunities are not equal for all races. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for racial inequities in education?

The residential segregation of racial groups into different neighborhoods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an area where racial inequities persist?

Immigration Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between laws prohibiting racial discrimination and the actual elimination of discrimination?

Laws are a necessary but insufficient step in addressing racial discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what is the primary goal of the civil rights movement?

To abolish state-sanctioned racial segregation and discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main critique of the color-blind racial project?

What is one of the key assumptions underlying the color-blind perspective?

How does the color-blind perspective hinder addressing post–civil rights era racism according to the text?

What label might someone receive in the flawed logic of color blindness for addressing White racial privilege?

How does the text describe post–civil rights era racism?

What characterizes the dominant ideology around race in most public forums according to the text?

'No race talk' under the color-blind perspective leads to:

'Color blindness' is buttressed by which key assumption according to the text?

What is the main focus of the Un-Fair Campaign in Duluth, Minnesota?

In which locations are color-blind claims commonly found, according to the text?

What type of content sparked controversy around the Un-Fair Campaign billboards?

What was written in bold letters on the faces of White women and men on the Un-Fair Campaign billboards?

What type of comments do articles about topics like racial justice protests reveal, according to the text?

What reaction did opponents of the Un-Fair Campaign have, as described in the text?

What did a comment on the 'STOP Racist Unfair Campaign' Facebook group wall describe the ad campaign as?

What is one way to discern the racial identity of individuals in online comments, according to the text?

Advocates of color blindness believe that racial discrimination in education, housing, voting, and the labor market:

What did King (1968) address in his final book 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community'?

What does the text suggest about the belief that laws prohibiting certain behaviors result in their complete elimination?

What comparison does the text draw regarding violations of laws against racial discrimination and other prohibited acts like murder and theft?

In 2020, how many employment-based racial discrimination complaints were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

Based on the text, what is a key argument against the notion that racial discrimination no longer occurs in areas like housing and education?

'The recording of the law in itself is treated as the reality of the reform.' - What does this statement imply according to King (1968)?

'However, it does not hold water...' - What does this phrase indicate about an argument presented in the text?

According to the passage, what is the primary reason most cases of racial discrimination in employment go unreported?

Which of the following statements best characterizes the author's view on the claim that the modern civil rights movement eliminated racial discrimination?

According to the passage, what is the effect of the color-blind racial project?

Which of the following statements is true about the racially unequal status quo perpetuated by the ideology of color blindness?

According to the passage, what is the relationship between the ideology of color blindness and the ideology of White supremacy?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a cost associated with the unearned advantages of White racial privilege?

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the author in discussing the costs associated with the unearned advantages of White racial privilege?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main argument of the passage?

What was the purpose of Donald Trump's 1776 Commission?

How was the 1776 Commission's report received by academic organizations?

When was the 1776 Commission's report released?

How did President Joe Biden respond to the 1776 Commission's report?

What actions were taken by some Republican state legislatures in response to The 1619 Project?

How is the 1776 Commission's report described in the text?

What does the text suggest about the 1776 Commission's report and its relationship to anti-Blackness?

What event is mentioned in the text as occurring on the same day as the release of the 1776 Commission's report?

What practices were intentionally used by Whites to create racially segregated urban ghettos?

Which illegal practices contribute to the maintenance and expansion of racial residential segregation?

What is a key reason that students of color are more likely to attend inferior racially segregated schools?

What type of programs are Black and Latinx students disproportionately placed in, regardless of their abilities and aspirations?

What common disruption do students of color experience due to explicit and implicit racism according to the text?

Why are examples of 'motivated minorities' who excel academically not a strong indicator of the norm, according to the text?

What is the main alternative to color blindness that the passage advocates for?

According to the passage, what is the impact of color blindness on the racially unequal status quo?

What is the suggested approach towards racial equity by Wise (2010) in the passage?

Why does the passage emphasize becoming race or color conscious?

According to the passage, why do some Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Muslim, and Asian Americans advocate for color blindness?

What is the fundamental problem with the color-blind narrative, according to the text?

In what way does the passage suggest overcoming America's racist past?

What role does 'illuminated individualism' play in achieving racial equity according to Wise (2010)?

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the ideology of color blindness?

What is a logical fallacy associated with insisting something is not true because you find it unpleasant?

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between the ideology of color blindness and the ideology of White supremacy?

What is one of the key assumptions underlying the color-blind perspective?

Why might Asian Americans still face challenges in the labor market despite earning incomes comparable to or higher than Whites?

What did Royster's study on vocational school graduates in Baltimore reveal about the impact of historical racial discrimination?

What factors contribute to the income variation among different Asian ethnic groups mentioned in the text?

How did Latinx and Black people's incomes compare to those of non-Latinx Whites in 2019?

Why do students of color often face challenges in achieving educational outcomes compared to their White counterparts, according to the text?

What contributes to Asian Americans needing to be better educated and more experienced than their White counterparts for equal pay and promotion opportunities?

According to the passage, what is the fundamental problem with the color-blind perspective?

How does the passage characterize the idea of a meritocratic society in relation to education?

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for racial inequities in education?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an area where racial inequities persist?

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between laws prohibiting racial discrimination and the actual elimination of discrimination?

Based on the passage, what is the primary goal of the civil rights movement?

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