1st Exam: CRE/SJS 287: Antiracism and Social Movements

1st Exam: CRE/SJS 287: Antiracism and Social Movements

True/False Circle the correct answer. If you change your mind, cross out the old answer, put your initials by it, and then circle the correct answer. (33 points)

1.      Social movements usually operate within the system. True           False 

2.      Reform social movements seek major changes in some aspects of political, economic, or social systems.   True              False 

3.      Discontent with existing conditions is a major reason for the development of social movements.   True                     False

4.       Relative deprivation involves people frustrated with the pace or lack of progress.   True False. 

5.      Antiracist social movements are linear and sometimes involve a planned sequence of events.   True      False 

6.      Sometimes, diverse groups unite and produce alliances that foster antiracist social movements. True      False

7.      Antiracist social movements are typically more violent than other forms of social movements. True      False

8.      Colorism assumes that all people are equal regardless of race, creed, or color of skin. True                 False

9.      Being an antiracist means learning the history of racism and antiracism. True   False

10. Being an antiracist means stepping out of your comfort zone and setting aside your privilege. True        False

Multiple choice (33 points) -select all that applies:

11. Often, social movements turn to violence when  _____________.

a.     frustration due to lack of progress

b.     in authoritarian governments

c.     repression by government

d.     inept leadership

12. People are more likely to become involved in social movements  _____________.

a.     Shared discontent

b.     Geographical location

c.      Direct contact

d.     Older residents

13. ________ Social movements want to overthrow the existing government.

a.      Corporate

b.     Reactionary

c.      Revolutionary

d.     Reform

14.  Social movements attract specific types of individuals because of _____________.

a.      their proximity

b.     their discontent

c.     their views

d.     their community

15. Social movements require ____________ to come into being.

a.      Money and finance

b.     Structural strain

c.     Social problems

d.     Frustration

16. Freedom of speech is _____________

a.      Universally applied within the U.S.

b.     Specific to location and context

c.      Restricted on the internet and public spaces

d.     Restricted within corporate or private spaces

17. Systemic racism is ___________

a.     Embedded within normal institutional practices

b.     Located within education and law enforcement

c.      Impacts all individuals the same

d.     Often assumed to be natural

18. Learning the history of racism and antiracism involves _____________.

a.     Confronting the reality of racialized culture

b.     Recognizing that racial culture is almost invisible

c.     Challenging ideas of internalized racial inferiority

d.     Challenging whiteness

19.  Films, movies, music, and other forms of entertainment can _____________.

a.     Reinforce racism

b.     Distort racial identities

c.     Challenge racial culture

d.     Solve our racial problems

20.  Becoming   allies requires us to_______________.

a.     Actively supporting those impacted by racism and discrimination

b.     Critically evaluating news

c.     Use your power and privilege

d.     Being conscious of who support

 

Essay Questions -Choose two from the three questions below and answer them in detail. (Worth 34 points)

 

1.      Explain the four stages of social movements. Give an example of each from the readings or class discussions. Explain at least one reason why social movements either fail or are successful. For the one selected, provide an example from the readings or class discussions. 

 

2.      Explain what antiracism social movements are. Identify three strategies that antiracism social movements have utilized. Give examples of each strategy from the readings or class discussions.

 

3.      Explain why it is not enough to be not a racist. Explain three specific ways in which you can become an antiracist. Give an example of each from both the readings and class discussions.

 

 

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