Test Bank & Solution Manual for Walk a Mile A
Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian
Society
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Chapter 1 Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege ........................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Forms of Oppression..................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 Social Inequality............................................................................................ 3-1
Chapter 4 Gender........................................................................................................... 4-1
Chapter 5 Sexuality........................................................................................................ 5-1
Chapter 6 Race and Racialization.................................................................................. 6-1
Chapter 7 Indigenous Peoples........................................................................................ 7-1
Chapter 8 Immigration................................................................................................... 8-1
Chapter 9 Multiculturalism............................................................................................ 9-1
Chapter 10 Religion..................................................................................................... 10-1
Chapter 11 Ability ....................................................................................................... 11-1
Chapter 12 Age ............................................................................................................ 12-1
Chapter 13 Families..................................................................................................... 13-1
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Chapter One: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following best describes the framework of the concept of diversity?
a. cross cultural sensitivity and being respectful of different cultures, ethnic groups and races
b. intercultural communication in the workplace, as employees require communication skills
and cultural savvy to do business in a global context
c. all forms of difference using guiding principles of social equity, social justice and
anti-oppression
d. cultural competency as the ability to practice in a manner that is respectful of and
consistent with a person’s culture
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Concept of Diversity: Key Challenges
MSC: Remember
2. Marginalization occurs when groups of lesser social power are pushed to the margins of society. Of the
following groups, which would be the most marginalized?
a. heterosexual males
b. lesbian women of colour
c. gay white males
d. transgender people of colour
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: The Concept of Diversity: Key Challenges
MSC: Remember
3. Which term refers to a macro theory that is interested in those who are oppressed, that critiques social
structures that exploit and marginalize members of a society, and whose goal is liberation from
oppression?
a. social injustice theory
b. anti-oppression approach
c. celebratory approach
d. critical social theory
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Anti-Oppression and Critical Social Theory
MSC: Remember
4. Your grandfather believes that all people of Asian heritage are good at math. What is this an example
of?
a. cultural relativism
b. marginalization
c. stereotyping
d. tokenism
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
5. If you live in Canada and are a white, heterosexual male who practises Christianity and speaks
English, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?
a. a marginalized member of society
b. a member of the dominant group
c. a member of a historically underserved population
d. a member of the non-dominant group
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ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
6. If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the
poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?
a. a member of the dominant group
b. a historically privileged member of society
c. a member of the non-dominant group
d. a socially included member of society
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: The Nature and Dynamics of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
7. Asher came to Canada when he was 13 as a refugee from Syria. Life was full of challenges and
hardships. School was difficult, trying to learn the new language and a new way of life. Despite these
hardships, he successfully completed post-secondary education and become a successful lawyer.
Although he specializes in immigration law, he refuses to accept cases for individuals from the Middle
East, because he does not want to let in any terrorists. What level of internalized oppression is Asher
exhibiting?
a. personal
b. community
c. structural
d. non-dominant
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
8. In 2005, Canadian law changed to recognize same-sex marriage as legal. Which level of oppression
does this change affect?
a. structural
b. community
c. personal
d. dominant
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
9. Which statement is the best example of inclusive language?
a. The average student worries about test scores.
b. The book was written for firemen.
c. I had a meeting with my female professor.
d. I met with my physician, who is gay, this morning.
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
10. What is the definition of culture?
a. the customs and traditions that are unique to a particular ethnic group
b. everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization
c. the race, ethnicity, and language of a particular group
d. similarities and differences across human groups
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression
MSC: Remember
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11. Which workplace diversity initiative is a good example of best practice?
a. giving mandatory diversity training workshops that all employees attend in order to
prevent lawsuits or human rights complaints
b. giving diversity training in which employees can learn what makes some groups different
c. creating an inclusive working environment by promoting equity and removing barriers that
prevent full participation
d. creating an inclusive working environment by establishing affinity groups that people can
identify with
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: Multi-Levels of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
12. Sarah is a woman who has experienced oppression and who has been marginalized in the community
where she lives. It is hard for Sarah to know if this oppression is a result of her race, gender, religion,
sexual orientation, or physical abilities. She believes it is likely a combination of all of these. What is
this complexity of identity called?
a. fluidity
b. salience
c. homogeneity
d. intersectionality
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: Intersectionality and the Matrix of Oppression
MSC: Higher Order
13. Which of the following is part of every form of oppression and experienced by every oppressed group?
a. heterogeneity
b. homogeneity
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