Social Justice Quiz 2

What is systemic racism?

• Systemic racism only affects certain racial groups.

• Systemic racism is a thing of the past and no longer exists.

• Systemic racism refers to the policies and practices that create and maintain racial inequalities in society.

• Systemic racism refers to individual acts of racism.

Which of the following is an example of systemic racism?

• Equal representation in government

• Racial profiling and disproportionate targeting of Black individuals by law enforcement

• Affirmative action policies

• Colorblind society

What are microaggressions?

• Explicit, intentional actions or comments that marginalize or demean individuals based on their membership in a marginalized group.

• Acts of kindness or support towards individuals from marginalized groups.

• Subtle, often unintentional, everyday actions or comments that marginalize or demean individuals based on their membership in a marginalized group.

• Large-scale systemic discrimination and oppression.

Which of the following is an example of a microaggression?

• Telling someone they are too sensitive

• Making a comment about someone's race or ethnicity

• Complimenting someone on their English speaking skills

• Asking someone where they are really from

What is racial profiling?

• The act of using a person's race or ethnicity as a basis for suspecting them of committing a crime or engaging in illegal activity.

• The act of using a person's gender as a basis for suspecting them of committing a crime or engaging in illegal activity.

• The act of using a person's occupation as a basis for suspecting them of committing a crime or engaging in illegal activity.

• The act of using a person's age as a basis for suspecting them of committing a crime or engaging in illegal activity.

Which of the following is an example of racial profiling?

• When a police officer stops and searches a person solely because of their clothing, without any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

• When a police officer stops and searches a person solely because of their age, without any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

• When a police officer stops and searches a person solely because of their gender, without any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

• When a police officer stops and searches a person solely because of their race, without any reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.

What is the impact of systemic racism?

• Systemic racism has no impact on racial inequalities and discrimination.

• Systemic racism only affects a small portion of the population.

• Systemic racism leads to racial inequalities and discrimination in various aspects of life.

• Systemic racism promotes equality and fairness in society.

How can individuals combat microaggressions?

• By retaliating with aggression and hostility.

• By avoiding conversations about diversity and inclusion.

• By educating themselves, speaking up, and promoting inclusivity and respect.

• By ignoring microaggressions and pretending they don't exist.

What are some strategies to reduce racial profiling?

• Implementing bias training, increasing transparency and accountability, promoting community policing, implementing stricter guidelines and protocols, advocating for legislative reforms

• Increasing police presence in communities, implementing stricter penalties for racial profiling, conducting regular audits of police practices

Why is it important to address racism?

• To create a more inclusive and equitable society.

• To maintain a status quo of privilege and power.

• To promote division and conflict.

• To perpetuate discrimination and inequality.