Racial and ethnic relations in the United States are:
a. Unique among industrialized countries
b. Better than industrialized countries with homogenous populations
c. Similar to other industrialized countries with diverse populations
d. Not to be understood by comparing what has happened in different times and places
ANS: c
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(a) mascot (b) lost child (c) scapegoat (d) hero
Which of the following is considered one way the media reaffirm proper behavior in society?
A. newscasters discussing narcotic desensitizing B. a daytime talk show discussion on homosexuality C. movie and TV scenes showing criminals getting caught by authorities D. movie and TV scenes depicting the rape of women
Which is the least related to early capitalism in America?
A. slavery B. killing of Native Americans C. controlling the French advance D. conquest of the Southwest
Apply Noel's hypothesis to the contact situations of African Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans. Link the differences in contact situations to the systems of group relationships that developed. Explain how the differences in the contact situation led to different relationships with the dominant group for each minority group.
What will be an ideal response?