Question

question 1 (1 point)
white women
a) are represented more in managerial and executive positions than white men.
b) have lower workforce participation rates than black women.
c) are not disadvantaged relative to white men.
d) have benefited more from affirmative action than racial or ethnic minorities.
question 2 (1 point)
which of the following is correct regarding whites/anglo americans in the u.s.?
a) some white ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the united states.
b) no whites have experienced discrimination and thus none can understand those who have been oppressed.
c) white americans have been underrepresented in depictions of u.s. history, relative to other races in the united states.
d) the english, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by white immigrants who had arrived earlier.

Explanation:

• Question 1:
• Option a: White men are generally more represented in managerial and executive positions due to historical gender - based power structures.
• Option b: Historically, Black women have faced economic hardships that have driven them to participate in the workforce at relatively high rates compared to White women in some periods.
• Option c: White women still face gender - based disadvantages relative to White men in areas like pay, promotion, etc.
• Option d: Affirmative action has mainly targeted racial/ethnic minorities rather than White women as a primary beneficiary group.
• Question 2:
• Option a: For example, Irish, Italian, and Jewish ethnic groups (who are White) faced significant overt discrimination in the US in the past (e.g., anti - Irish sentiment, anti - Semitism).
• Option b: Some White ethnic groups have faced discrimination (as mentioned above), so this statement is false.
• Option c: White Americans have been over - represented in depictions of US history.
• Option d: The English were among the early settlers and were not viewed negatively by later - arriving White immigrants in the way described.

Answer:

Question 1: B. have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.
Question 2: A. Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the United States.