The Caste Perspective Views Racial and Ethnic Inequality as a Permanent

question 85

Multiple Choice

The caste perspective views racial and ethnic inequality as a permanent feature of U.S. society. The caste system was strengthened by ______________laws, which prohibited sexual intercourse or marriage between persons of different races.

• A) antimiscegenation
• B) segregation
• C) ethnic purity
• D) racial cleansing

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Definitions:

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by heritable physical characteristics, social relations, or cultural history.

Scapegoat Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals may be singled out for blame or punishment to alleviate feelings of guilt or responsibility within a group.

Interracial Lynching

The act of murdering someone, typically by hanging, for an alleged offense with or without a legal trial, specifically where the victim and perpetrators are of different races.

Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable or important in a particular context.