Race Relations Final

Question 1

What is segregation tax?

Answer 1

The increased cost of living and reduced economic opportunities for residents of racially segregated neighborhoods due to systemic discrimination.

Question 2

What is a subprime loan?

Answer 2

A high-interest loan given to borrowers with lower credit scores, often targeting minorities, leading to disproportionate financial burdens.

Question 3

What is the Fair Housing Act of 1968?

Answer 3

A landmark law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Question 4

What is tracking in education?

Answer 4

The practice of placing students in different educational paths or levels based on perceived ability, often leading to racial disparities in educational outcomes.

Question 5

What is moderate segregation?

Answer 5

A level of racial segregation that is noticeable but not extreme, affecting social and economic opportunities for minority groups.

Question 6

What is the matriarch role?

Answer 6

A dominant female figure in a family or community, often highlighted in discussions about the structure of African American families.

Question 7

What is the achievement gap?

Answer 7

The disparity in academic performance between different racial groups, often influenced by socio-economic factors and systemic inequalities.

Question 8

What was the Great Recession (2007-2008)?

Answer 8

A major economic downturn that disproportionately affected minority communities, exacerbating racial wealth gaps.

Question 9

What does it mean to self-correct?

Answer 9

The ability of a system or individual to adjust and improve without external intervention, often hindered by systemic racism.

Question 10

What is lateral mobility?

Answer 10

The movement of individuals within the same social or economic strata, limited for minorities due to discrimination.

Question 11

What is code switching?

Answer 11

The practice of alternating between different languages or cultural behaviors depending on the social context, often used by minorities to navigate racial dynamics.

Question 12

What is bodily autonomy?

Answer 12

The right to self-governance over one’s own body, a significant issue in discussions about reproductive rights and racial justice.

Question 13

What is a symbolic whore?

Answer 13

A derogatory term used to stigmatize women, especially minority women, who challenge traditional gender roles or sexual norms.

Question 14

Who was Emmett Till?

Answer 14

A 14-year-old African American boy whose murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 15

What is symbolic power?

Answer 15

The ability to influence perceptions and behaviors through cultural and social symbols, often controlled by dominant racial groups.

Question 16

What is gender oppression?

Answer 16

The systemic discrimination and inequality faced by individuals based on their gender, intersecting with racial oppression.

Question 17

What is mainstream feminist?

Answer 17

A term describing feminist perspectives that primarily focus on issues affecting middle-class white women, sometimes excluding the experiences of minority women.

Question 18

What is intersectional analysis?

Answer 18

An approach that examines how various social identities (race, gender, class) intersect and contribute to unique experiences of oppression.

Question 19

What is female racial hierarchy?

Answer 19

The stratification of women based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, influencing social and economic opportunities.

Question 20

What is a black matriarch?

Answer 20

A stereotype depicting African American women as strong, independent family leaders, often used to both praise and criticize.

Question 21

What is social estimation?

Answer 21

The perceived social value and status of individuals or groups, influenced by racial and economic factors.

Question 22

What does it mean to be overpoliced?

Answer 22

Communities or individuals subjected to excessive law enforcement presence and surveillance, typically affecting minority groups.

Question 23

What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

Answer 23

A systemic issue where disciplinary policies in schools contribute to minority students’ increased likelihood of incarceration.

Question 24

What are racial microaggressions?

Answer 24

Subtle, often unintentional discriminatory comments or actions towards minority groups.

Question 25

What are microinsults?

Answer 25

Comments or behaviors that convey rudeness or insensitivity towards a person’s racial or ethnic background.

Question 26

What are microinvalidations?

Answer 26

Comments or behaviors that dismiss or negate the experiences or feelings of minority individuals.

Question 27

What is intrinsic bonding?

Answer 27

The deep connection between individuals based on shared experiences and identities, often discussed in the context of racial solidarity.

Question 28

What is reactive bonding?

Answer 28

The formation of social ties in response to external threats or discrimination, often strengthening minority communities.

Question 29

What is racialization?

Answer 29

The process by which societies construct race as a concept and attribute certain characteristics or stereotypes to racial groups.

Question 30

What is systemic racism?

Answer 30

The entrenched, institutional practices and policies that perpetuate racial inequalities across various sectors of society.

Question 31

What is unjust enrichment?

Answer 31

The benefits accrued by individuals or groups through unfair or discriminatory practices, often at the expense of minorities.

Question 32

What is unjust impoverishment?

Answer 32

The economic disadvantages faced by minority groups due to systemic discrimination and exploitation.

Question 33

What is the intergenerational wealth gap?

Answer 33

The disparity in wealth accumulation between different racial groups passed down through generations.

Question 34

What is the racial wealth gap?

Answer 34

The significant difference in average wealth between different racial groups, often due to historical and systemic factors.

Question 35

What is residential segregation?

Answer 35

The physical separation of racial groups into different neighborhoods, influencing access to resources and opportunities.

Question 36

What is redlining?

Answer 36

A discriminatory practice where services (financial and otherwise) are denied to residents of certain areas based on racial or ethnic composition.

Question 37

What is a balloon payment?

Answer 37

A large, final loan payment that is significantly higher than preceding payments, often used in predatory lending practices targeting minorities.

Question 38

What is inheritance?

Answer 38

The passing down of assets from one generation to another, a practice affected by historical racial wealth disparities.

Question 39

What is structural racism?

Answer 39

The systemic and institutionalized policies and practices that create and maintain racial inequality.

Question 40

What is clustering?

Answer 40

The tendency for racial groups to live in close proximity to one another within specific areas, often due to historical segregation.

Question 41

What is centralization?

Answer 41

The concentration of resources and opportunities in certain areas, often benefiting majority racial groups and disadvantaging minorities.

Question 42

What is concentration in terms of population?

Answer 42

A high density of minority populations in specific areas, leading to resource disparities.

Question 43

What does hypersegregated mean?

Answer 43

A severe level of racial segregation characterized by extreme geographic and social isolation of minority groups.

Question 44

What is de jure segregation?

Answer 44

Racial segregation enforced by law, as seen in the Jim Crow era.

Question 45

What is Critical Race Theory?

Answer 45

An academic framework that examines the relationship between race, law, and power, emphasizing the role of systemic racism.

Question 46

What was the Tulsa Riot (1921)?

Answer 46

A violent attack on the African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in significant loss of life and property, often cited as an example of racial violence.