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Appendix B

Axia College Material
Appendix B

The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

Match race and ethnicity key terms with their correct descriptions:

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Note: Some descriptions were adapted from Richard Schaefer’s Racial and Ethnic Groups, 10th ed., 2006.
Description Key Term
This group is the same as a subordinate group. A defining feature of this group is that its members have less control or power over their lives than do members of dominant groups. Minority group
This describes the social structure between competing groups as defined by conflict or tension. An example would be the conflict that occurs between Haitians and United States citizens when Haitian refugees seek a new home in the United States. Conflict perspective
This is a group with distinct national origins or cultural patterns. For example, Norwegian Americans belong to this type of group. Ethnic group
Women are considered the social minority in the United States because they belong to this group, and are sometimes subject to prejudice and discrimination. Gender group
This is the study of social behavior. A professional in this field may study intergroup relations between African Americans and Asian Americans, for example. Sociology
This occurs when a person both believes and feels that his or her own racial group is superior to another racial group. Racism
The most common definition of this term is a social ranking by social wealth. An example would be a family whose income level categorizes them below the poverty line, versus a family whose income level categorizes them far above the poverty line. Class
This is when an oppressor uses race to determine who is and is not privileged. These determinations are made by assigning characteristics to races and dividing them into groups. At minimum, characteristics include physical or cultural traits. Social...