Chapter 14 Self Quiz

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. In his essay, Lowe identifies a number of patterns that help us to understand how privilege works. Which of the following is NOT one of those patterns?

Privilege is intersectional correct incorrect

Privilege is contextual correct incorrect

Privilege is an unchanging aspect of one's life correct incorrect

Privilege tends to be invisible to the person who has it correct incorrect

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. In his essay, Case suggests a couple of alternative hypotheses that aim to explain the existence of many important racial disparities. Which of the following is one of those alternatives to the view that racial disparities are primarily the products of racism?

The conservative thesis correct incorrect

The cultural hypothesis correct incorrect

Good policies post-1986 correct incorrect

The mismatch view correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Lowe argues that Case's argument is based on what?

A slippery slope correct incorrect

A misunderstanding of oppression correct incorrect

An appeal to emotion correct incorrect

A false dilemma correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Case levels two main challenges against Lowe's account of privilege. Which of the following is one of those challenges?

This account underestimates how rigid and immovable privilege categories really are correct incorrect

It isn't clear why, given Lowe's definition, privilege matters so much correct incorrect

Lowe's definition does not go far enough in vilifying oppressors correct incorrect

Lowe grossly underestimates the benefits of framing social issues in terms of privilege correct incorrect

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. Identify the author who concludes his reply with the following cautionary message: "Beware of tunnel vision about evil. Future tyranny may not resemble any tyranny of the past."

Dan Lowe correct incorrect

Spencer Case correct incorrect