Sociologist Joe Feagin Distinguishes Four Different Categories of Discrimination

question 120

Multiple Choice

Sociologist Joe Feagin distinguishes four different categories of discrimination. He uses the term______________ for harmful action intentionally taken by a dominant-group member against a member of a subordinate group, with or without the support of other members of the dominant group in the same social context.

• A) indirect institutionalized discrimination
• B) isolate discrimination
• C) direct institutionalized discrimination
• D) small-group discrimination

---

Definitions:

IQ

IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, is a measure of a person's cognitive ability compared to their age group, often assessed through standardized testing.

Racist Beliefs

Ideologies or attitudes that assert the superiority of one race over others, often leading to discrimination and prejudice based on racial characteristics.

Genetic Differences

Genetic differences refer to the variations in DNA sequences between individuals, populations, or species, which contribute to their unique characteristics and traits.

Populations

Groups of individuals of the same species living and interbreeding within a given area.