Society The Basics 14th Edition By Macionis – Test Bank

Overview

True or False Questions

TB_Q11.1.1

Although linked to physical traits like skin color, the concept of “race” is constructed by society.

Answer: True
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.2

Scientific research shows that there are three biologically pure races.

Answer: False
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.3

Some “white” people actually have darker skin than some “black” people.

Answer: True
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.4

Over past decades, an increasing number of people have been willing to define themselves as multiracial.

Answer: True
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.5

In most cases, race and ethnicity refer to the same thing.

Answer: False
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.6

Being Greek, Italian, or Vietnamese involves a distinct ethnicity.

Answer: True
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

TB_Q11.1.7

Ethnicity is harder to change than racial identity.

Answer: False
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts

TB_Q11.1.8

All members of a minority category are poor.

Answer: False
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.9

People within a minority category typically share a distinct identity.

Answer: True
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts

TB_Q11.1.10

Most states in the United States now have a “minority majority.”

Answer: False
Learning Objective: LO 11.1: Explain the social construction of race and ethnicity
Topic: The Social Meaning of Race and Ethnicity
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts