Final Exam

Question 1

race definition

Answer 1

a group of physical characteristics that have social importance (almost always ascribed- can’t control it)

Question 2

characteristics that differentiate racial types (2)

Answer 2

phenotypes and genotypes

Question 3

phenotypes definition

Answer 3

visible physical features (skin tone, hair texture, facial features)

Question 4

genotypes definition

Answer 4

genetic specifications inherited from one’s parents (usually disregarded)

Question 5

ethnicity definition

Answer 5

a group that shares a set of cultural elements (languages, foods, religion, clothing, etc.) and sense of community (ascribed and achieved) (generally experienced as positive by members)

Question 6

prejudice definition

Answer 6

BELIEFS that reinforce or reflect a hierarchal system

Question 7

discrimination

Answer 7

BEHAVIORS/practices that reinforce a hierarchal system (even if they’re unintentional)

Question 8

racism definition

Answer 8

the belief that races are meaningful categories (not dependent on social construction)