Walk a Mile 1st Edition By Joey Paul – Test Bank

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Walk a Mile 1st Edition By Joey Paul – Test Bank

Chapter 1 Diversity and Identity 1-1

Chapter 2 Forms of Oppression 2-1

Chapter 3 Social Inequality 3-1

Chapter 4 Race as a Social Construct 4-1

Chapter 5 Aboriginal Peoples 5-1

Chapter 6 Religion 6-1

Chapter 7 Gender and Sexuality 7-1

Chapter 8 Mind and Body 8-1

Chapter 9 Generations and Technology 9-1

Chapter 10 Families 10-1

Chapter 11 Immigration 11-1

Chapter 12 Multiculturalism 12-1

Chapter 13 Practising Diversity 13-1

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. When a convenience store near a school hangs a sign on their store window that reads “Only 3 students at a time in the store” in attempts to decrease theft, what type of discrimination is this?

a.	sexism
b.	ageism
c.	racism
d.	heterosexism

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 32 BLM: Higher Order

2. Josh and Kierra travel all throughout Australia and come home disappointed. Upon reflection, no matter where they went, nothing compared to their home in Greece; the people, food, and even the architecture just wasn’t as beautiful. What sociological behaviour are Josh and Kierra exhibiting?

a.	stereotyping
b.	prejudice
c.	ethnocentrism
d.	discrimination

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 28 BLM: Higher Order

3. What is one example of discrimination?

a.	People with tattoos are not welcome here.
b.	People with tattoos are all thieves.
c.	People with tattoos are interesting.
d.	People with tattoos are trustworthy.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 29 BLM: Remember

4. What is one example of prejudice?

a.	Many women stay at home to take care of their children.
b.	Women should stay at home and take care of their children.
c.	More men are taking parental leave in recent years.
d.	More women are choosing to return to work after having children.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 27 BLM: Higher Order

5. Vincenzo believes that his Italian culture is superior to every other culture and uses it as a standard by which he evaluates all other cultures. What term best characterizes Vincenzo’s belief?

a.	subliminal racism
b.	stereotyping
c.	ethnocentrism
d.	institutional racism

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 28 BLM: Higher Order

6. Ms. Strada has a Japanese student in her science class. She thinks that the Japanese student will get the highest grade because she believes that all Japanese people are very smart. What term best characterizes Ms. Strada’s belief?

a.	classism
b.	ageism
c.	discrimination
d.	stereotyping

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 26 BLM: Higher Order

7. Melissa Harper manages an apartment complex in Toronto. She has three empty units that are available for rent. However, when prospective tenants of Hispanic descent inquire about renting in the complex, Ms. Harper tells them there are no vacancies. How would you define this unfair treatment?

a.	discrimination
b.	stereotyping
c.	prejudice
d.	segregation

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 29 BLM: Higher Order

8. The house next door to the Hennigar family is up for sale. Mr. Hennigar tells his wife that he hopes the house is not sold to any French people because he does not like French people. What term best characterizes Mr. Hennigar’s belief?

a.	classism
b.	prejudice
c.	stereotyping
d.	discrimination

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 27 BLM: Higher Order

9. Which statement is evident of someone holding racial prejudice?

a.	He holds a prejudgment about any group different from himself.
b.	He believes that a certain racial group has a disproportionate number of positive traits.
c.	He believes a certain racial group is innately inferior.
d.	He acts in a discriminatory manner.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 27 BLM: Remember

10. Your Aunt Muriel believes that all people from Canada live in igloos and ice fish on a regular basis. What term do sociologists use to describe these overgeneralizations?

a.	ethnicity
b.	discrimination
c.	racism
d.	stereotype

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 26 BLM: Higher Order

11. Sandra Moore, a 5?10? 190 pound female, applied to be a fitness instructor at the neighbourhood fitness centre. Her application was denied, and she was told that all employees of the fitness centre must appear fitter and leaner than the average person. Which form of discrimination is this?

a.	sizeism
b.	sexism
c.	racism
d.	ageism

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 34 BLM: Higher Order

12. Janet worked at a local pub and was the only female bartender. Her manager told her to ask one of her male co-workers to change the kegs of beer when necessary, as they were “too heavy for a women to lift.” Which form of discrimination best characterizes this situation?

a.	sizeism
b.	sexism
c.	ableism
d.	racism

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 34 BLM: Higher Order

13. Frank is a police officer who overheard two other officers talking. They were discussing that they believe Hispanics are more likely to be criminal, so they routinely pull over people who appear to be Hispanic more than any other racial group. Which form of discrimination best characterizes this behaviour?

a.	sexism
b.	heterosexism
c.	racism
d.	classism

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 34 BLM: Higher Order

14. Scott Thomas was being reviewed for a promotion at his sales agency. His manager told him “off the record” that the committee was hesitant to promote him because he had experienced depression the year before and they worried he might not be able to handle the stress of the new position. Which form of discrimination is this an example of?

a.	sexism
b.	heterosexism
c.	racism
d.	ableism

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 32 BLM: Higher Order

15. After “liking” a picture from a gay pride parade on Facebook, John started to receive hurtful text messages from friends accusing him of being gay. Then all of his soccer teammates refused to be in the locker room with him at the same time. What type of discrimination best characterizes John’s situation?

a.	heterosexism
b.	sexism
c.	ableism
d.	racism

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 33 BLM: Higher Order