Bias and Prejudice in Society

The process of adopting the cultural traits of another group.

The variable most associated with belonging to a particular ethnic group is ancestry (often the native country of one's ancestors).

The continued use of race as a classifying variable is often due to the belief that racial differences matter and are important.

By 2045, half the US population is projected to be made up of diverse groups, while the other half will be non-Hispanic White.

The phenomenon of fearing or judging a group based on inaccurate generalizations.

A landmark court case establishing the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Laws enacted to restrict the rights of African Americans after the Civil War.

Segregation in schools driven by housing inequality, not by law.

The majority of school curriculums mainly focus on White European norms.

Incorporating diverse cultures in the context of education, respecting students' backgrounds to advance equality and social justice

The chance for individuals to move between socioeconomic classes in the US is often limited, staying close to their original class.

A way to categorize individuals based on their socioeconomic status, influencing access to resources.

The lack of affordable housing is the primary driver of homelessness in the US.

Stagnant wages compared to inflation are significantly contributing to the shrinking of the middle class.

Teachers' positive expectations impact student performance, influencing how intelligent they are perceived to be.

About 25% of individuals with disabilities live below the poverty line.

Unplanned learning that can reinforce stereotypes or create assumptions, often from subliminal messages rather than direct communication.

Societal expectations and norms that dictate what behaviors and characteristics are considered appropriate for men and women.

A term reclaimed and now considered empowering; used to describe people who don't identify as heterosexual.

Legislation that promotes gender equality and protects against discrimination based on sex.

The fear of or discrimination against LGBTQI+ individuals.

Roughly half of trans male teens have attempted suicide, a high-risk group.

Gender is NOT a factor in determining a person's sexual orientation, other factors are.

In all US states, gay and lesbian individuals can adopt children.

A term encompassing both children with disabilities and gifted and talented children.

A disability category often stereotyped as being associated with lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Landmark Supreme Court case that overturned "separate but equal" segregation laws.

Court case which positively affected educational rights for students with emotional disabilities.

Federal law ensuring a "free appropriate public education" for all children with disabilities.

Educational setting where students with disabilities are placed in general education classrooms whenever possible.

Key legislation protecting the rights of people with disabilities in various aspects of life, following the 1960s.

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities based on societal perceptions of superiority.

An international document that proclaims the rights and freedoms of all human beings, including the right to education.

A teaching approach that values and incorporates the cultures and experiences of all students in the classroom.

Teaching practices that acknowledge and affirm the cultures of students, using their experiences as strengths and reflecting their cultures in the teaching process.

A curriculum that includes the histories, experiences, traditions, and cultures of all students in an accurate and authentic way.

A teaching strategy that involves grouping students to work together to support and learn from each other.

Public schools that operate with less government regulation than traditional public schools.

About 3.2% of the U.S. population in 2017.

The process of greater interconnectedness and exchange between countries, starting in the late 15th century.

Teacher's first step with a new immigrant student: Find out school support.

Use examples relevant to students' experiences. Avoid unfamiliar situations like subways or taxis.

Immigrant parents have varied educational backgrounds, from no formal schooling to advanced degrees.

A significant health problem impacting youth and families.

The United States has the highest number of child gun deaths among the countries mentioned.