Week Six Quiz Rothenberg Pages 294 Through 347

Week Six Quiz Rothenberg Pages 294 Through 347

What is the phrase that, according to P. R. Lockhart, is a new news genre is a phrase that compasses the myriad ways black people are viewed with suspicion, profiled, and threated with responses from police for minor infractions, or less? a. “Living Like White” c. “Living Without Being Black” b. “Living While Black” d. “Trying to Keep from Dying”

P. R. Lockhart writes, “While white people see police as a force that will protect them, communities of color see a force that is more likely to:” a. “do more damage.” c. “do the opposite.” b. “that will harm them.” d. “that will pursue them.”

Joey L. Mogul, Andrea J. Ritchie, and Kay Whitlock describe what 1969 rebellion as being mythically cast as the “birthplace” of the modern LGBTQ rights movement? a. The Jackson Revolt c. The Grant Rebellion b. The Printers Ally Unrest d. The Stonewall Uprising

According to Mogul, Ritchie, and Whitlock, up until the 1980s, policing gender took the form of enforcement of _________ laws, which required individuals to wear at least three articles of clothing conventionally associated with the gender they were assigned at birth. a. restrictive c. protective b. sumptuary d. preventive

According to Mogul, Ritchie, and Whitlock’s quote of Gwen Smith from the Washington Blade, in law and in life, _______________ seem to be the site where one’s sexual authenticity is tested. a. schools c. bathrooms b. restaurants d. bedrooms

According to Sabrina Rubin Erdely, of the 25 reported anti-LGBT homicides in 2012, according to the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, transgender people accounted for more than _________ of the victims. All of those trans homicide victims were trans women of color. a. half c. a quarter b. one-third d. twenty-percent

Sabrina Rubin Erdely reports that even though the suicide rate for the general population is about 4.6 percent, the National Transgender Discrimination Survey found that an extraordinary ____ percent of trans respondents had attempted suicide, with the rate soaring to 64 percent for sexual-assault victims. a. fifty-one c. twenty-one b. thirty-one d. forty-one

According to Sabrina Rubin Erdely, CeCe McDonald, a transgender woman, who was born as a boy, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter for stabbing Dean Schmitz in the chest, and was given a 41-month sentence in the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud, a state: a. prison for the mentally ill. c. for youthful offenders. b. men’s prison. d. women’s prison.

Raven E. Heavy Runner, a member is the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana, writes that he believes that homophobia is what ________________ education taught the Native People. a. European c. an Anishinaabe b. the Two-Spirit Society d. an Indian Nation University

According to Mohammad, an Iranian immigrant to the U.S., Mahamoud Asgari (age 16) and Ayaz Marhoni (age 18) are the names of two teenagers who were killed in Iran for no reason other than: a. being American citizens. c. being criminal suspects. b. being African American. d. being gay.

According to Samantha Artiga and Petry Ubri, there are over _____ million children who live with a noncitizen parent who are predominantly U.S. born citizen children. a. twelve c. twenty-three b. seventeen d. six

Laura Gottesdiener, Malav Kanuga, and Cinthya Santos-Briones write that among those largely missing from the _____________ movement are the stories of women who have been sexually abused by members of the United States Customs and Border Protection agency. a. Womanism c. #MeToo b. Sister Source d. Redstockings

According to Laura Gottesdiener, Malav Kanuga, and Cinthya Santos- Briones, over a recent two-year period, immigrants filed on average, more than one complaint every single day of sexual abuse or assault inside the Department of Homeland Security facilities. The authors quote data, obtained from the group Freedom for Immigrants, less that _______ percent of these complaints were even investigated. a. fifty c. thirty b. three d. thirteen

Gottesdiener, Kanuga, and Santos-Briones report that in the fall of 2012, Aura Hernà¡ndez was on her way to church when she was stopped by police and reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What mistake did Hernà¡ndez make that results in her being stopped by police? a. She took money from an ATM and looked suspicious to the police. b. She drove down a street that was one-way on Sundays. c. She ran a four-way stop sign. d. She crossed an intersection when the light was yellow.

To illustrate why black women’s experiences of the #MeToo are different, Yolonda Wilson cites an investigation by the Department of Justice that found the Baltimore Police Department conducted a strip search of a black woman, including an anal cavity search, on a sidewalk in broad daylight and in full public review. What was the woman’s offense? a. She had a broken headlight. c. She ran a red light. b. She robbed a bank. d. She did not pay a parking ticket.

To illustrate how black women have been the victims of sexual violence, Yolonda Wilson cites a study that claims that black women were denied anesthesia on the grounds that black people did not ______ __________ in the same ways that while people do. a. suffer anguish c. recall trauma b. feel pain d. remember suffering

Chris Linder and Jessica C. Harris describe paying attention to power dynamics at work in individual, institutional, and cultural systems of oppression by using what phrase? a. “modification cognizance” c. “power conscious” b. “variation perception” d. “control awareness”

Chris Linder and Jessica C. Harris claim that rather than blaming alcohol, being at the wrong place at the wrong time, or miscommunication, _________ are solely responsible for sexual violence. a. abusers c. pornographers b. prostitutes d. perpetrators

Christopher F. Petrella and Ameer Loggins use North Dakota’s Standing Rock Sioux Reservation’s fight against an oil pipeline crossing their main source of drinking water and the lead-tainted water supply accessed by the citizens of Flint, Michigan, a majority-black city, to the struggle to access to: a. autonomous administrative authority. b. democratic decision-making power. c. independent organizational control. d. sovereign legislative governance.

Sonny Singh writes that as he struggles in a very personal way to remain hopeful as he copes with what trauma? a. prejudice c. bias b. bigotry d. racism

Paper For Above instruction

The contemporary landscape of social justice, civil rights, and marginalized communities is complex and multifaceted, encompassing issues of race, gender, sexuality, immigration, and systemic oppression. This essay explores these themes, emphasizing the importance of understanding the language, history, and systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups, particularly Black communities, LGBTQ individuals, immigrants, and Native peoples.

One of the most significant contributions to understanding racial injustice is the concept of the phrase "Living While Black," as discussed by P. R. Lockhart. This phrase encapsulates the pervasive suspicion, profiling, and police threats faced daily by Black individuals, highlighting the systemic nature of racial profiling and the urgent need for reform (Lockhart, 2020). Police violence and systemic bias continue to disproportionately affect Black communities, as evidenced by widespread incidents and the ongoing debate about law enforcement practices (Alexander, 2012).

The history of LGBTQ rights in the United States marked a pivotal moment with the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which Mogul, Ritchie, and Whitlock describe as the mythical "birthplace" of the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender movement. This rebellion symbolized resistance against police brutality and societal discrimination, catalyzing a broader movement for equal rights (Mogul et al., 2014). Although legislative advances have been made, systemic challenges persist, especially concerning gender enforcement laws that required individuals to conform to traditional gender clothing, which functioned as a form of social control (Fassinger, 2015).

In terms of social spaces, toilets and bathrooms have historically been sites where sexual authenticity is challenged in laws and societal norms, as noted by Mogul et al. This enforcement has often criminalized transgender individuals, forcing them to navigate hostile environments that threaten their safety and identity (Kelley et al., 2016). Psychological and medical research further reveals the alarming mental health disparities faced by transgender people, with suicide attempt rates significantly higher than the general population—over 31% according to Erdely (2013). These alarming statistics underscore the urgent need for supportive policies and social acceptance.

Violence against LGBTQ community members continues to be a grave concern, with over 25 anti-LGBT homicides reported in 2012. Transgender women of color are disproportionately affected, with more than one-third of victims belonging to this vulnerable group. The case of CeCe McDonald exemplifies the criminalization of transgender individuals, who often face harsh sentences for defending themselves from violence (Friedman, 2014). Such legal injustices highlight the intersectionality of race, gender identity, and systemic bias.

The oppression of Native peoples and the impact of colonial and European introduce homophobia as a result of imposed cultural narratives. Heavy Runner’s critique ties homophobia to colonial education, which disrupted Indigenous cultural understanding of Two-Spirit identities—a vital part of Native communities (Heavy Runner, 2020). These histories demonstrate the ongoing legacy of colonialism in shaping perceptions and attitudes towards sexuality within Native American populations.

Globally, political repression and state violence against LGBTQ individuals continue, as exemplified by the killing of Mahamoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni in Iran for alleged homosexuality. These cases reveal the extreme dangers faced by LGBTQ individuals in countries with strict moral codes and criminal laws criminalizing same-sex relations (Human Rights Watch, 2013). The tragic fate of these teenagers underscores the importance of advocating for human rights and safe spaces worldwide.

Children of immigrant families often face unique challenges, with many living with non-citizen parents while being U.S. citizens themselves. Over 17 million U.S.-born children are affected by immigration policies, which influence their access to education, healthcare, and protection from deportation (Artiga & Ubri, 2019). Their stories highlight the importance of inclusive policies that recognize the complex identities and circumstances of mixed-status families.

The movement to address violence and sexual abuse within U.S. immigration enforcement involves exposing systemic failings, including the widespread sexual abuse in detention centers. Data from Freedom for Immigrants reveal that less than 3% of reported complaints are investigated, reflecting systemic neglect and impunity (Gottesdiener et al., 2019). The case of Aura Hernández exemplifies how minor infractions can lead to detention and further persecution, exposing vulnerabilities faced by immigrant women and emphasizing the need for reform.

Further, the assault on Black women’s dignity and bodily autonomy is starkly illustrated by the investigation into the Baltimore Police Department's heinous conduct, including public strip searches and cavity searches. Such surveillance and violence are directly linked to deep-seated racial and gender biases (Wilson, 2020). Historical discrimination extended to denial of anesthesia based on racial stereotypes, denying Black women pain and suffering in medical contexts—reflecting systemic racism embedded into healthcare practices (Hall et al., 2019).

The analysis of power dynamics in societal oppression by Linder and Harris emphasizes the importance of understanding control mechanisms that operate at individual, institutional, and cultural levels. Their phrase “power conscious” encapsulates the necessity for awareness of how power is exercised and maintained across social systems, which is crucial in addressing systemic injustices (Linder & Harris, 2022).

Responsibility for sexual violence extends beyond individual perpetrators. Linder and Harris argue that perpetrators, not complex systemic or social factors, bear sole responsibility, emphasizing the need for accountability at personal levels (Linder & Harris, 2022). This focus shifts the narrative from victim-blaming to holding offenders responsible.

The struggle over environmental justice and access to clean water, especially for Indigenous and marginalized communities, exemplifies the broader fight for sovereignty and self-determination. The resistance of the Standing Rock Sioux against the oil pipeline and the Flint water crisis illustrate systemic environmental injustices, emphasizing that access to safe water is a fundamental human right (Petrella & Loggins, 2020).

Finally, Sonny Singh’s reflection on trauma related to racism and prejudice highlights the ongoing emotional and psychological toll faced by marginalized individuals. Maintaining hope and resilience amidst systemic oppression remains a vital part of social activism and personal healing (Singh, 2021).

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