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Identity Exploration in Ethnic Studies — Unit test Answers

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Which term refers to the choices a person makes that allow them to adapt to the limits of their circumstances?

A
navigating circumstances
B
challenging circumstances
C
redefining circumstances
D
utilizing circumstances
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How can stereotypes lead to self-fulfilling prophecies?

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by always providing accurate information about a group
B
by influencing expectations and behaviors that reinforce the stereotype
C
by encouraging individuals to challenge and disprove the stereotype
D
by being flexible and changing over time
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Which scenario best demonstrates how an individual's personal identity is shaped by extrinsic factors?

A
Mei has been a natural leader since she was young and decides to run for student council.
B
Jessica opts for a vegetarian diet because she has always been naturally compassionate toward animals.
C
Eli prefers to spend time alone, as he has always been an introverted person.
D
Raj becomes interested in politics because his history teacher emphasizes the importance of civic engagement.
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Which example illustrates a person trying to assimilate into the dominant US culture?

A
Fairuz, originally from the Philippines, frequently organizes events showcasing Filipino traditions in her local community.
B
Amir, who immigrated from Afghanistan, enrolls in speech classes to reduce his accent when speaking English, aiming to sound more like native US speakers.
C
Magnus, from Sweden, ensures his children learn Swedish and practices traditional Swedish holidays at home.
D
Keiko, who hails from Japan, teaches a class about traditional Japanese tea ceremonies at the community center.
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What challenge can arise from code-switching?

A
it can lead to feelings of belonging too strongly to one community
B
it simplifies personal identity, making it less complex
C
it can make learning new languages more difficult
D
it can cause a sense of alienation or lack of belonging to any one community
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Review the incomplete identity wheel.

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A
jokester
B
mural painter
C
sci-fi movie fan
D
middle-class background
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The table shows 2021 median household income data for heads of household by race/ethnicity in the US.

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There are socioeconomic factors restricting access to jobs for Asian people.
B
There are systemic factors restricting upward mobility for White people.
C
There is increased access to advanced education programs for Hispanic people.
D
There is a significant racial wealth gap between Black and White people.
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Ethnic studies focuses on histories, cultures, and contributions of

A
those who attend college and universities.
B
primarily those representing the dominant narrative.
C
primarily those stories that have been heard repeatedly.
D
those who have been misrepresented or underrepresented.
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The game "Mountain Trek” is a huge hit. Kids can choose to play as different avatars, such as Harold, a red-haired teenage boy; Lewis, a Black teenage boy; and Quinn, a Chinese American teenage boy. A group of girls, including Ciara, writes an email to the game’s developers, reminding them that girls like to play the game, too. The developers create the avatar of Justine, a blond teenage girl. Ciara is disappointed that they did not show intersectionality in their decision. What does that mean?

A
The male characters are of several races, but there is no representation of female characters of different racial identities.
B
The video game company should have written back to the girls to get their input about adding new avatars.
C
The game developers listened to the complaint in the email and unnecessarily changed the game.
D
The game will not look as interesting when there are different male avatars on the screen but a bunch of female avatars that look like one another.
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What is the difference between culture and ethnicity?

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Ethnicity refers to physical traits, while culture refers to traditions.
B
Culture is a broad term, while ethnicity is more specific.
C
Ethnicity is on the surface, while culture goes deeper.
D
Culture is where a person holds citizenship, while ethnicity is where they were born.
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Amir is writing a reflective essay on how being a Muslim in the United States has shaped his identity. What should he include in the conclusion?

A
an explanation of how characteristics have helped to influence his perspective
B
a brief description of characteristics related to his religion that he has observed
C
an examination of the role that bias or inequality may have had on his experiences
D
an analysis of how he may view the world differently based on what he has discovered
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Nalu often hears her peers at school making assumptions about her based on her unique style of dress. They often label her as "alternative" or "out of the mainstream." Over time, she begins to feel self-conscious and questions her own identity beyond these labels.What does this scenario illustrate?

A
the school’s encouragement of diverse fashion choices
B
the positive impact of embracing different subcultures
C
the negative effects of labeling and making assumptions on an individual's self-view
D
the importance of promoting a single mainstream culture in school
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Which example illustrates a person experiencing systemic bias?

A
Matteo, originally from Italy, is praised by his friends for his cooking skills and recipes, which are traditionally Italian.
B
Carlos, originally from Mexico, is invited to come to his friend’s Cinco de Mayo celebration.
C
Svetlana, originally from Russia, is asked to translate a Russian text to help a high school student in her neighborhood.
D
Priya, originally from India, is denied her request to view a house for sale in a mostly White neighborhood.
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Which example shows accommodation?

A
requiring all students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in schools, regardless of their personal beliefs
B
scheduling days off for all public-school students so they only coincide with holidays of the dominant culture
C
prohibiting students and staff from wearing any cultural or religious attire in school
D
closing public schools so all students and staff can celebrate the Hindu holiday Diwali
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Gabi, Kaitlyn, Sofia, and Mai all play volleyball on high school varsity teams. Gabi and Kaitlyn attend the same school in a neighborhood with a lower socioeconomic status. Gabi is a Latina American and Kaitlyn is from an Irish American family. Sofia and Chau play for a team in a high school on the other side of town that is in a wealthier neighborhood. Like Gabi, Sofia is a Latina American. Mai’s family originally comes from Japan, and she is a second-generation American. Although the four girls play on competing teams, they have become friends and sometimes go to the movies together.How will this group most likely interact due to their social identities?

A
They will bond over common interests but may have different perspectives due to their backgrounds and cultures.
B
They will agree about almost everything due to their similar ages and common interests in volleyball and movies.
C
They will likely keep their conversations to sports only and avoid discussing other issues to avoid any disagreements.
D
They will likely have difficulty understanding each other’s perspectives and finding common ground on most issues.
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What risk does assimilation pose to cultural identity?

A
it poses no risk to cultural identity
B
it supports cultural identity
C
it may lead to the loss of cultural identity
D
it enhances cultural identity
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Which aspect is an intrinsic factor that shapes identity?

A
peer pressure
B
physical appearance
C
media representation
D
economic opportunities
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Which aspect is part of a person’s personal identity?

A
nationality
B
interests
C
language
D
religion
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Read the excerpt from a document outlining the on-campus demands of the Latin American Student Organization of San Fransisco State University.We, as Latin American people are engaged in a struggle for our survival, both here on the campus and in the streets of our community. Up to this time we have repeatedly tried to work with the administrators and faculty of this college. We have requested that they assist us by providing resources and accessible avenues for the furthering of our work. We can no longer request; we must demand. This is not a matter of choice for us, but of necessity. For what we are demanding are not luxuries, but the bare necessities for our survival.The following are the demands of the Latin American Student Organization. No one of these demands has priority over any of the others. We will not consider that any demand is met until all are met.I. That the Latin American students of this college have the sole authority to develop and administer a Latin American Studies program which is aimed and directed at the needs of Latin American people.II. That a school of Ethnic Area Studies be established, and that within that school there be a Department of Latin American Studies. That this Department will be structured and implemented by the Latin American students of this college. That this department receive the resources necessary for its maintenance and functioning. That the Department of Latin American Studies be empowered to grant a Bachelor of Arts degree, a primary credential, and a secondary credential. III. That any faculty chosen by Latin American and other Third World students be retained by the college in a position agreeable to the students.IV. That the unused slots of the Special Admissions Program for Latin American Students, for this Academic Year, be filled in the Spring semester, 1969.

A
they tried but now need to make demands.
B
they think the college leaders fully support them.
C
they plan to work with them in the future.
D
they've never tried it.

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