10 Questions
What did Johann Friedrich Blumenbach propose in his race theory?
Humans belong to five distinct racial categories based on geography and ancestry.
Which perspective considers race to be a sociocultural entity rather than a genetically distinct category?
Race is a social construction based on perceived physiological differences.
How did certain immigrant groups from Europe like Jews, Italians, Greeks, Ukrainians, and Irish become 'White' in the 19th and early 20th century?
Through official and unofficial processes of social gatekeeping and assimilation.
Why is the relative darkness or fairness of skin considered a minor trait in the social construction of race?
Because it is an insignificant factor in determining health or intelligence.
What is the key variable in determining 'Whiteness' according to the text?
Social gatekeeping and civic assimilation processes.
What is the main difference between race and ethnicity?
Race refers to superficial physical differences, while ethnicity refers to shared culture.
Which term describes minorities that have difficulty expressing an identity imposed by a dominant culture?
Subaltern groups
How has the concept of race evolved over time?
It has become less associated with geographic regions and ethnicities.
What do sociologists consider when defining the idea of race?
Skin colour only
What is a minority group according to sociological understanding?
A group lacking power in society regardless of skin colour or culture of origin.
Test your knowledge on the concepts of race, ethnicity, and minority groups in sociology. Explore the differences between these terms and their implications within society.
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