Chapter 07: Whites/Anglo Americans
1. Which of the following is correct regarding Whites/Anglo Americans in the U.S.?
a.
Some White ethnic groups faced considerable overt discrimination in the United States.
b.
The English, as later arrivals, were viewed negatively by White immigrants who had arrived earlier.
c.
White Americans have been underrepresented in depictions of U.S. history, relative to other races in the
United States.
d.
No Whites have experienced discrimination and thus none can understand those who have been oppressed.
Multiple Choice
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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2. As Blacks migrated from the South to the North seeking better jobs and opportunities,
a.
b.
c.
d.
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07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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3. White privilege refers to all of the following except:
a.
unearned advantages based on race.
b.
employment advantages based on similarity to decision makers.
c.
the benefit of favorable stereotypes.
d.
the benefit of positive stereotypes about non-White workers.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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4. In research on the effects of similarity in race and sex on interview assessments and offers, evidence showed that
a.
Black recruiters preferred Black applicants, and White recruiters preferred White applicants.
b.
female recruiters preferred female applicants, and male recruiters preferred male applicants.
c.
Neither Black nor White recruiters preferred applicants who were similar to them.
d.
in-group favoritism was inconsistently documented.
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and women.
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5. Research on White identity development indicates that
a.
Whites’ identity development is unrelated to their opinions about measures to increase equity.
b.
White identity development has no relationship to diversity in organizations.
c.
symbolic White identity development is less likely to achieve diversity-related benefits.
d.
more research is needed to draw even very tentative conclusions.
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Whites in the study of diversity and to obtain their commitment to diversity in organizations.
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6. During World War II
a.
people of Italian and German descent were arrested and held in internment camps.
b.
only Japanese Americans were held in internment camps.
c.
only those known to be dangerous were held in internment camps.
d.
because they could be identified on sight, Italians were easily arrested.
Multiple Choice
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
Bloom’s: Remember
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7. Albert Einstein
a.
discouraged discrimination against Blacks.
b.
felt the treatment of Blacks in the U.S. emphasized the principle that “all men are created equal.”
c.
is well known for his passionate resistance to racism.
d.
felt that resistance to racism impedes further evolution of the human race.
Multiple Choice
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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8. In terms of discrimination and meritocracy,
a.
excluding entire categories of people from equal access to opportunities contributes to the “model of
meritocracy.”
b.
by excluding women and minorities from unions, training programs, and careers, employer discrimination has
increased advantages for White men.
c.
the effects of inheritance are unrelated to the unequal starting points for individuals in the race to get ahead.
d.
unequal access to educational opportunities is a meritorious factor that influences people’s success in life.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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9. White men
a.
are more likely to occupy decision-making positions, making their commitment to equity very important.
b.
have never participated as diversity allies.
c.
are punished for valuing diversity in organizations.
d.
are commonly victims of quotas and reverse discrimination.
Multiple Choice
07.05 – Discuss individual and organizational measures that can be employed to include
Whites in the study of diversity and to obtain their commitment to diversity in organizations.
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10. The White population in the United States
a.
is beginning to increase as a percentage of the population after stagnating in the 1990s.
b.
was the largest it had ever been in 1990 at 90% of the U.S. population.
c.
has been growing at a higher rate than the Asian population in the U.S.
d.
is the largest proportion of the population of all racial and ethnic groups.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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11. Jews in the United States
a.
are successful and are not subjected to any form of discrimination.
b.
were at one time excluded from many jobs and denied service in some organizations.
c.
have not participated in Blacks’ struggles for civil rights.
d.
have been united in a crusade that uses the slogan: “Civil Rights Yields Civil Wrongs.”
Multiple Choice
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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12. When layoffs occur at a company,
a.
Whites were less likely to be laid off than non-Whites.
b.
Blacks were less likely to be laid off than Asians and Hispanics.
c.
Hispanics were less likely to be laid off than Asians.
d.
Asians were more likely to be laid off than Hispanics.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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13. Which of the following is true of White women and diversity concerns?
a.
White women are in a common situation of both dominance and disadvantage.
b.
White women are more likely participate in the workforce than women of color.
c.
White men may view White women as good sources of diversity information compared to people of color.
d.
White women hold very few managerial jobs compared to women of other races and ethnicities.
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and women.
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14. Symbolic ethnicity
a.
has a significant impact on one’s daily life and is invoked at will.
b.
occurs when one uses symbols to remind oneself of one’s ethnic heritage.
c.
is different from genuinely identifying as a member of an ethnic group.
d.
has more positive outcomes than genuine ethnic identity.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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15. White women
a.
are represented more in managerial and executive positions than White men.
b.
are not disadvantaged relative to White men.
c.
have benefited more from affirmative action than racial or ethnic minorities.
d.
have lower workforce participation rates than Black women.
Multiple Choice
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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16. Frank McCloskey, Vice President of Diversity at Georgia Power from 2000 to 2010,
a.
is an example of how White men can be committed to fairness, equity, and inclusion.
b.
has not been recognized for his efforts promoting diversity.
c.
has expressed that he thinks the United States is past racial issues.
d.
was fired for extremism on racial issues and then formed a lobbying group.
1
Easy
Multiple Choice
False
Whites in the study of diversity and to obtain their commitment to diversity in organizations.
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17. The population of Whites in the United States is slowly increasing after a period of stagnation.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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18. Through affirmative action, employers use quotas and timetables to reduce imbalances in the representation of
underrepresented groups.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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19. White women are more likely to work outside the home than Black women.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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20. A lower proportion of White men were managers in the private sector in 2000 than in 1966.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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21. The population growth rate for non-Hispanic Whites is greater than that of Asians.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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22. Prior to the 1850 census, categories included “free Whites.”
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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23. Because Whites are the dominant and majority group in the United States, they are less likely to be viewed as
homogenous.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.01 – Discuss some of the history of White ethnic groups in the United States.
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24. White immigrants become insiders faster than immigrants of color.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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25. Although they experience individual and institutional inequity, Whites from lower SES-backgrounds experience
advantages over non-Whites.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.04 – Discuss ways in which social class and race affect Whites.
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26. The frequent use of the term “quotas” contributes to misperceptions that quotas are legal and commonly used in
American organizations.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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27. Although White men comprise less than 40% of the U.S. population, about 60% of the highest-level corporate
executives are White men.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.04 – Discuss ways in which social class and race affect Whites.
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28. Along with other groups, Whites should view diversity as a potential source of competitive disadvantage.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
True / False
False
07.05 – Discuss individual and organizational measures that can be employed to include
Whites in the study of diversity and to obtain their commitment to diversity in organizations.
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29. To the extent that one segment of the population is disadvantaged through discrimination and unfair treatment, another
segment or segments tend to be advantaged.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Moderate
True / False
False
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30. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act does not prohibit discrimination against Whites.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Easy
False
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31. In one study discussed in the text, researchers found that Blacks (compared to Whites) with average grades were more
likely to be hired into law firms.
a.
True
b.
False
False
1
Moderate
True / False
False
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32. Although Whites are members of the dominant racial group, they may also belong to non-dominant groups.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
False
07.02 – Describe differences between Whites and other racial and ethnic groups.
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33. Multiple audit studies conducted in major U.S. cities confirm that Whites are preferred in the workplace over similarly
qualified Blacks and Latinos.
a.
True
b.
False
True
1
Easy
False
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