Week 5 seminar quiz

What is race based on, according to the recording?

• Distinctions like skin color

• Genetic differences

• Cultural heritage

• Nationality

When did white Europeans start using race as a classification system?

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

What is the key difference between race and ethnicity?

• Ethnicity is biological, race is cultural

• Ethnicity is fixed, race is flexible

• Race is about ancestry, ethnicity is about skin color

• Ethnicity is about culture, race about skin color

Which of these statements best reflects the concept of 'race as a social construct'?

• Race is determined by scientific genetic research

• • Racial categories change based on culture and geography

• Race has a biological basis across all societies

• Race and ethnicity mean the same thing

Which racial stereotype about Black athletes is highlighted in the recording?

• Black athletes are more strategic

• Black athletes lack expertise in sports

• Black athletes are more privileged in all sports

• Black athletes are naturally more physical

Why did the media emphasize Ben Johnson's Jamaican heritage after his steroid scandal?

• To show pride in his heritage

• To critique the Jamaican sports system

• To distance his actions from Canadian identity

• To highlight his upbringing

What concept explains why minority athletes are expected to represent their entire racial or cultural group?

• Cultural Tokenism

• Burden of Representation

• Systemic Racism

• Media Framing

What example from the recording highlights the concept of liberal racism?

• • Donald Sterling’s public support for Black athletes while making racist remarks

• Colin Kaepernick’s NFL protest

• Ben Johnson’s media portrayal

• Ibtihaj Muhammad’s hijab representation

Why is whiteness seen as a 'default' in sports according to the recording?

• White athletes dominate all sports

• White athletes are physically superior

• Cultural norms privilege white athletes

• White athletes need to explain their achievements

According to the recording, what does 'Racism = Racial Prejudice + Power' mean?

• Racism involves systems of power that maintain dominance

• Any prejudice equals racism as it is powerful

• • Racism applies equally to all powerful racial groups

• Racism is based solely on powerful historical events