Explain the major theories of prejudice and provide a discussion on how prejudice is measured.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2In a(n) __________ system, governments enforce conformity, deny citizens the right to assemble for political purposes, restrict access to information, and employ secret police to create an environment of fear and suspicion.
a. authoritarian
b. monarchical
c. totalitarian
d. democratic
Question 3According to __________ theory, people who are satisfied with their present condition are less likely to seek social change. Social movements arise as a response to people's perception that they have been deprived of their fair share.
a. value-added b. resource mobilization
c. social constructionist d. relative deprivation
Question 4Explain the terms prejudice, stereotypes and racism.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5One example of a __________ regime was the National Socialist (Nazi) party in Germany during World War II military leaders there sought to control all aspects of national life, not just government operations.
a. totalitarian
b. democratic
c. monarchical
d. coalition
Question 6In the __________ stage of a social movement, an organizational structure develops and a paid staff begins to lead the group.
a. preliminary (incipiency)
b. coalescence
c. institutionalization (bureaucratization)
d. intermediate