SOC1106 Test Bank Exploring Diversity in Canada University of Ottawa

SOC1106 Exploring diversity in Canada University of Ottawa

SOC 1106 Test Bank

Chapter One: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes the framework of the concept of diversity?
a. cross cultural sensitivity and being respectful of different cultures, ethnic groups and races
b. intercultural communication in the workplace, as employees require communication skills and cultural savvy to do business in a global context
c. all forms of difference using guiding principles of social equity, social justice and antioppression
d. cultural competency as the ability to practice in a manner that is respectful of and
consistent with a person’s culture

2. Marginalization occurs when groups of lesser social power are pushed to the margins of society. Of the following groups, which would be the most marginalized?
a. heterosexual males
b. lesbian women of colour
c. gay white males
d. transgender people of colour

3. Which term refers to a macro theory that is interested in those who are oppressed, that critiques social structures that exploit and marginalize members of a society, and whose goal is liberation from oppression?
a. social injustice theory
b. anti-oppression approach
c. celebratory approach
d. critical social theory

4. Your grandfather believes that all people of Asian heritage are good at math. What is this an example of?
a. cultural relativism
b. marginalization
c. stereotyping
d. tokenism

5. If you live in Canada and are a white, heterosexual male who practises Christianity and speaks English, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?
a. a marginalized member of society
b. a member of the dominant group
c. a member of a historically underserved population
d. a member of the non-dominant group

6. If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?
a. a member of the dominant group
b. a historically privileged member of society
c. a member of the non-dominant group
d. a socially included member of society

7. Asher came to Canada when he was 13 as a refugee from Syria. Life was full of challenges and hardships. School was difficult, trying to learn the new language and a new way of life. Despite these hardships, he successfully completed post-secondary education and become a successful lawyer.
Although he specializes in immigration law, he refuses to accept cases for individuals from the Middle East, because he does not want to let in any terrorists. What level of internalized oppression is Asher
exhibiting?
a. personal
b. community
c. structural
d. non-dominant

8. In 2005, Canadian law changed to recognize same-sex marriage as legal. Which level of oppression does this change affect?
a. structural
b. community
c. personal
d. dominant

9. Which statement is the best example of inclusive language?
a. The average student worries about test scores.
b. The book was written for firemen.
c. I had a meeting with my female professor.
d. I met with my physician, who is gay, this morning.

10. What is the definition of culture?
a. the customs and traditions that are unique to a particular ethnic group
b. everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization
c. the race, ethnicity, and language of a particular group
d. similarities and differences across human groups

11. Which workplace diversity initiative is a good example of best practice?
a. giving mandatory diversity training workshops that all employees attend in order to
prevent lawsuits or human rights complaints
b. giving diversity training in which employees can learn what makes some groups different
c. creating an inclusive working environment by promoting equity and removing barriers
that prevent full participation
d. creating an inclusive working environment by establishing affinity groups that people can
identify with

12. Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community where she lives. It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or physical abilities. She believes it is likely a combination of all of these. What is this complexity of identity called?
a. fluidity
b. salience
c. homogeneity
d. intersectionality

13. Which of the following is part of every form of oppression and experienced by every oppressed group?
a. heterogeneity
b. homogeneity
c. intersectionality
d. power

14. Every day at school Lu experiences fellow students making comments towards her about her appearance. They call her a boy, lesbian, and dyke. Some say “I am only joking,” but it doesn’t make it hurt any less. What is Lu experiencing?
a. person-specific bullying
b. cyberbullying
c. biased-based bullying
d. homogeneity

15. Which term refers to the use of the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging, and instant messaging to intimidate or harass others?
a. person-specific bullying
b. cyberbullying
c. biased-based bullying
d. homogeneity

16. John comes from a wealthy, white suburban family with a long history of attending a prestigious private school. Although he is not the strongest academic student applying, because of his family’s connection to the institution, he is accepted over a stronger academic student. Which of the following is tied to John’s acceptance?
a. privilege
b. wealth
c. race
d. geographical location

17. Company XYZ is made up of 40 senior and mid-level executives who are all men, and 45 administrative assistants who are all women. The president of the company, to show he is all about equal opportunity, agrees to hire a woman executive. What is this hiring practice an example of?
a. equality
b. inclusion
c. tokenism
d. equity

18. A group of women who were survivors of sexualized violence decided to create a not-for-profit organization in their community to assist other survivors. In the planning and development of this organization, they were careful to ensure they would create an environment where everyone would feel welcomed, invited to participate, and valued for their contributions. They were also careful in developing hiring and service practices that recognized that people who experienced multiple or intersecting inequities—such as racism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and so on—were often targeted to a greater extent for sexualized violence. What was this organization intentionally practising?
a. equality
b. inclusion
c. tokenism
d. social stratification

19. Rico and Danielle have both been working for the same company for the past three years. They have comparable education and work experience; however, Rico is making $10,000 more a year than Danielle. What is this inconsistency of wage an example of?
a. social inequality
b. equality
c. equity
d. social norms

20. What is the goal of the 94 recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
a. to increase social awareness of residential schools
b. to bring about social justice to reverse effects of cultural genocide
c. to generate payment and compensation for the harm done to those affected
d. to make people feel guilty

SHORT ANSWER
1. Explain the three levels of oppression? Give a real-world example for each level.
2. Give a real-world example to demonstrate the difference between equality and equity

Chapter Two: Forms of Oppression

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Heterosexism is the belief in the natural superiority of heterosexuality as a way of life, and therefore, its logical right to dominance. What is this form of oppression an example of?
a. exploitation
b. institutionalized discrimination
c. systemic discrimination
d. cultural imperialism

2. When a large corporation employs workers in a foreign country, it asks the employees to work long hours, in unsafe working conditions, for minimal pay. Which face of oppression is characterized by this situation?
a. marginalization
b. exploitation
c. powerlessness
d. cultural imperialism

11. Which statement best describes someone holding racial prejudice?
a. He holds a prejudgment about any group different from himself.
b. He believes that a certain racial group has a disproportionate number of positive traits.
c. He believes a certain racial group is innately inferior.
d. He acts in a discriminatory manner.

Chapter Three: Social Inequality

MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. In 2010, a few well-known Canadians spent one week living on food that came only from the local food bank. What was the purpose of the one-week “Do the Math” challenge?
a. to show what it is like to eat at the end of the month when all of your monthly social
assistance has gone to rent, transportation, and clothing
b. to heighten the understanding of child poverty in Ontario in hopes of bringing about social
change
c. to illustrate the levels of social stratification in Canada and the power, privilege, property,
and prestige that comes with each level
d. to show how difficult it is for students to manage living expenses when receiving funding
through the Ontario Student Assistance Program

2. According to a 2016 UNICEF report comparing overall child poverty rates in 35 industrialized
countries, how does Canada rank when it comes to providing for the well-being of its children?

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Chapter Four: Gender

Chapter Five: Sexuality

Chapter Six: Race and Racialization

Chapter Seven: Indigenous Peoples

Chapter Eight: Immigration

Chapter Nine: Multiculturalism

Chapter Ten: Religion

Chapter Eleven: Ability

Chapter Twelve: Age

Chapter Thirteen: Families

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