Exploring Culture: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Answers

Which of the following events is most likely to occur in a matrilineal society? A. All property is inherited by the oldest son upon the death of his father. B. Women change their last names when they marry. C. Children take the last names of their mothers. D. Men hold all positions of power. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The concept of knowing who we are and how we understand ourselves, as well as how others define us, is called __________. A. gender B. ethnicity C. nationality D. identity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the name of the official policy used by South Africa between 1948 and 1994 to separate races? A. apartheid B. Afrikaans C. verwoerd D. xantu Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What do scientists believe is the determining factor that causes skin color variations in groups of humans around the world? A. genetics – two people with the same skin color are more likely to be genetically related, even if they come from different parts of the world B. diet C. ultraviolet radiation exposure in a society over a long period of time D. vitamin deficiencies Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following terms is used to describe the socially constructed roles and behaviors that are considered appropriate for men and women in a given society? A. language B. ethnicity C. gender D. inequality Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The murder or abandonment of baby girls is called __________. A. female infanticide B. gendercide C. ethnic cleansing D. manslaughter Please select the best answer from the choices provided.