RESM 3450 Ch 5 questions and
answers 2024
Define race
Genetic origin and includes physical characteristics that are similar among
members of the group, such as skin color, blood type, and hair and eye
color
Define ethnicity
cultural patterns among groups of people, with a focus on cultural
heritage, language customs, and so on.
Race and racism are __________ constructs
social
Define minority
collection of individuals who share a common characteristic and face
discrimination in society because of their membership in that group
What are the two reasons to continue using the term "race"?
a. Though classifications based on race have little scientific merit from a
biological standpoint, there are social meanings attached to the term
b. The meanings people attach to race have substantial implications for
everyone—how people are treated, social systems created, privileges, etc.
Even though racial minorities are a substantial part of the population, are
they treated well?
no
In what context is the negative impact of racism most often observed?
employment
As of 2002, which minority groups were the most likely to live in poverty
African Americans and Hispanics
From slide 6, does race appear to affect earnings?
Yes
Though the racial diversity of the workforce has increased, racial
minorities are largely ____________ in key leadership roles.
, underrepresented
what is BAME?
Black, asian or Minority Ethnicity
According to Exhibit 5.1, except for MLB, the percentage of racial minority
players in a sport are (greater/less than) the percent of racial minority
assistant coaches or Head coaches.
greater
According to Exhibit 5.1, what percentage of NCAA MBB players are
minority?
What percentage of NCAA MBB Head coaches are minority?
74.8%
24.2%
According to Exhibit 5.1, the data presented shows that racial minorities
are largely underrepresented as ___________ and ___________________
assistant
head caches
When you compare the proportion of racial minorities coaches to the
proportion of former players, what two things can you conclude?
i. Players represent the most formidable pool of potential coaches.
ii. Racial minority coaches are largely underrepresented.
Whites represent _____ percent of the population but a substantially
greater proportion of administrators.
64.7%
what percent of NCAA administrators are white?
90%
These differences presented in Exhibit 5.1 represent a form
of ____________ discrimination
access
According to Exhibit 5.2, which league has the highest percentage of
minority administrators?
WNBA
What are the three forms of discrimination discussed in Box 5.2 of the
text?
answers 2024
Define race
Genetic origin and includes physical characteristics that are similar among
members of the group, such as skin color, blood type, and hair and eye
color
Define ethnicity
cultural patterns among groups of people, with a focus on cultural
heritage, language customs, and so on.
Race and racism are __________ constructs
social
Define minority
collection of individuals who share a common characteristic and face
discrimination in society because of their membership in that group
What are the two reasons to continue using the term "race"?
a. Though classifications based on race have little scientific merit from a
biological standpoint, there are social meanings attached to the term
b. The meanings people attach to race have substantial implications for
everyone—how people are treated, social systems created, privileges, etc.
Even though racial minorities are a substantial part of the population, are
they treated well?
no
In what context is the negative impact of racism most often observed?
employment
As of 2002, which minority groups were the most likely to live in poverty
African Americans and Hispanics
From slide 6, does race appear to affect earnings?
Yes
Though the racial diversity of the workforce has increased, racial
minorities are largely ____________ in key leadership roles.
, underrepresented
what is BAME?
Black, asian or Minority Ethnicity
According to Exhibit 5.1, except for MLB, the percentage of racial minority
players in a sport are (greater/less than) the percent of racial minority
assistant coaches or Head coaches.
greater
According to Exhibit 5.1, what percentage of NCAA MBB players are
minority?
What percentage of NCAA MBB Head coaches are minority?
74.8%
24.2%
According to Exhibit 5.1, the data presented shows that racial minorities
are largely underrepresented as ___________ and ___________________
assistant
head caches
When you compare the proportion of racial minorities coaches to the
proportion of former players, what two things can you conclude?
i. Players represent the most formidable pool of potential coaches.
ii. Racial minority coaches are largely underrepresented.
Whites represent _____ percent of the population but a substantially
greater proportion of administrators.
64.7%
what percent of NCAA administrators are white?
90%
These differences presented in Exhibit 5.1 represent a form
of ____________ discrimination
access
According to Exhibit 5.2, which league has the highest percentage of
minority administrators?
WNBA
What are the three forms of discrimination discussed in Box 5.2 of the
text?
