Question

6 multiple choice 1 point
the term assimilation is defined by the text as:
the theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture.
the process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
the act of singling out an individual because of his or her race.
when a dominant group forces a subordinate group to leave a certain area or even the country.
7 multiple choice 1 point
speedy gonzalez was a popular cartoon character, but is widely considered an inappropriate stereotype. many children were raised watching speedy gonzalez cartoons, unaware that such stereotypes are negative. this is a product of:
the scapegoat theory
genocide
intersection theory
the culture of prejudice
8 multiple choice 1 point
when studying attitudes about policing in a community largely inhabited by people of one race and ethnicity, researchers see a very distinct difference between older people and younger peoples responses, as well as distinct differences based on income level. what theory is associated with these outcomes?
pluralism
functionalism
intersection theory
conflict theory

Explanation:

• Question 6: Assimilation is about a minority adopting the dominant culture's characteristics. The first option is about prejudice in culture (not assimilation), the third is racial singling out (discrimination), and the fourth is forced removal (expulsion).
• Question 7: The culture of prejudice refers to how prejudice is embedded in cultural elements like cartoons. The scapegoat theory is about blaming a group, genocide is mass killing, and intersection theory looks at multiple identities.
• Question 8: Intersection theory examines how different factors (age, income here) intersect. Pluralism is about diverse groups co - existing, functionalism is about social stability through parts, and conflict theory is about power struggles.

Answer:

1. The process by which a minority individual or group takes on the characteristics of the dominant culture.
2. The culture of prejudice.
3. Intersection theory.