Social Issues and Minority Rights

The video explores race, ethnicity, and immigration, focusing on minority groups, racial and ethnic characteristics, and patterns of interaction like genocide and segregation. It discusses acculturation, pluralism, and assimilation, and examines U.S. census history and stereotypes. The video also covers prejudice, discrimination, and racism, highlighting legal protections against hate crimes and discrimination.

What defines a minority group in society?

• Numerical representation

• Social status and power

• Cultural heritage

• Physical characteristics

Which of the following is an example of de jure segregation?

• Voluntary separation by choice

• Jim Crow laws

• Cultural festivals

• Neighborhoods naturally segregating

What is acculturation?

• Maintaining cultural distinctiveness

• Adopting a new culture

• Merging into a dominant group

• Segregating by choice

What was the primary purpose of the first U.S. census in 1790?

• To count only free white males

• To divide the population into racial categories

• To determine voting rights

• To assess economic status

How can stereotypes lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• By reinforcing false beliefs

• By encouraging diversity

• By increasing social mobility

• By promoting cultural exchange

What is the most common motivation for thrill hate crimes?

• Seeking excitement

• Protecting community purity

• Economic gain

• Political beliefs

What role does the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission play?

• Funding educational programs

• Promoting cultural festivals

• Enforcing anti-discrimination laws

• Organizing census data

Which group benefits the most from affirmative action policies?

• Elderly

• Children

• Women

• Men

What is redlining?

• A type of voluntary segregation

• A method of promoting diversity

• A practice of denying loans in minority areas

• A form of cultural exchange

What is the primary focus of mission hate crimes?

• Social integration

• Political power

• Cultural purity

• Economic disparity