Critical Race Theory Overview
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What is Critical Race Theory (CRT)?

  • A movement interested in studying race, racism, and power (correct)
  • A method for teaching mathematics
  • A environmental science theory
  • A theory focused on economics

    • What does the term 'Micro-aggression' refer to?

  • Small acts of racism (correct)
  • Political statements
  • Large scale discrimination
  • Aggressive physical acts

    • What are the six tenets of CRT?

    Ordinariness, Interest Convergence, Social Construction of Race, Differential Racialization, Intersectionality, A Unique Voice of Color

    What is 'Ordinariness' in the context of CRT?

    <p>Racism is common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Interest Convergence'?

    <p>When the interests of blacks and whites converge, but white people only support because there is something in it for them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Social Construction Theory'?

    <p>A made up phenomenon that is scientifically discredited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Differential Racialization' mean?

    <p>When the dominant society racializes different minority groups at different times in response to shifting needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain 'Intersectionality'.

    <p>People are a combination of different social categories and thus have multiple identities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'A Unique Voice of Color' imply?

    <p>Minority writers writing about their experiences with oppression that white counterparts are unlikely to understand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Hypo-descent'?

    <p>A mixed child takes on the racial classification of the parent from the racially subordinate group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define an 'Idealist' in the context of CRT.

    <p>Thinks racism and discrimination are matters of thinking, mental categorization, attitude, and discourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a 'Realist' in the context of CRT.

    <p>Thinks while attitudes and words are important, racism is more than that and determines allocation of privilege and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Social Stratification'?

    <p>A pattern in society that ranks and categorizes people into social positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hierarchy' refer to?

    <p>A pyramid indicating the pecking order of ranking in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Capitalism'.

    <p>An economic system where resources are privately owned and operated for profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Surplus Labor'?

    <p>Workers work for more than what they are paid for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Race'?

    <p>A scientifically discredited idea that humans can be divided into biologically distinct groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Phenotype'.

    <p>Visible characteristics of an organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ethnicity' refer to?

    <p>Distinctive social and cultural heritage shared by a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'Ethnic Group'?

    <p>A group of people connected by shared history, language, and culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Primordialism'.

    <p>The intuitive bond that focuses on culture and tradition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Instrumentalism'?

    <p>An ethnic group uses their ethnicity as a strategic tool or resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Pan Ethnicity'.

    <p>It deals with structure not culture and consolidates various groups into one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Racism'?

    <p>A system of beliefs that divides humans into distinct groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'White Supremacy' promote?

    <p>The superiority of white people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'People of Color' refer to?

    <p>Non-European members of historically oppressed ethnic groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Genetic Elasticity'?

    <p>Tendency of humans to have a wide range of physical traits not limited to one group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Social/Economic Class'.

    <p>A group of people who occupy the same relative economic rank in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Wealth'?

    <p>All goods and resources that have economic value owned by a person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Income'.

    <p>The amount of money one regularly receives for work or investments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Critical Race Theory (CRT)

    • Movement among activists and scholars to explore and transform race, racism, and power dynamics in society.
    • Seeks to understand societal organization along racial lines and advocate for positive change.

    Micro-aggression

    • Refers to subtle, often unconscious, racist acts derived from cultural heritage.
    • Represents small but impactful instances of racial discrimination.

    Six Tenets of CRT

    • Includes Ordinariness, Interest Convergence, Social Construction of Race, Differential Racialization, Intersectionality, and A Unique Voice of Color.

    Ordinariness

    • Highlights that racism is a common aspect of everyday life and social interactions.

    Interest Convergence

    • Concept that support for racial justice from white individuals often arises only when it aligns with their own interests.

    Social Construction Theory

    • Argues that race is a fabricated concept with no scientific basis and can be deconstructed.

    Differential Racialization

    • Dominant society racializes minority groups differently based on shifting economic needs or labor market conditions.

    Intersectionality

    • Emphasizes that individuals possess multiple social identities that intersect, creating unique experiences of oppression.

    A Unique Voice of Color

    • Refers to the perspectives and experiences shared by minority writers regarding their experiences with adversity, often not understood by white individuals.

    Hypo-descent

    • Mixed-race individuals are categorized as belonging to the racial group of the parent from the subordinate group.

    Idealist Perspective

    • Believes racism stems from cognitive processes and attitudes, suggesting that race can be reshaped through social critique.

    Realist Perspective

    • Argues that racism extends beyond attitudes, influencing access to privilege and determining social status.

    Social Stratification

    • Describes a societal pattern that ranks individuals based on class, race, gender, and social status, leading to unequal distribution of resources and opportunities.

    Hierarchy

    • Represents the structured ranking of individuals or groups in society.

    Capitalism

    • Economic system characterized by private ownership of resources and tools for profit, often resulting in exploitation of workers and socioeconomic disparities.

    Surplus Labor

    • Occurs when workers contribute more value to their labor than they are compensated.

    Race

    • Discredited concept that divides humans into genetically distinct groups based on physical traits; recognized as a social and political construct with real consequences.

    Phenotype

    • Encompasses the observable characteristics of an organism, influenced by a combination of chance, context, and personal choices.

    Ethnicity

    • Refers to the unique social and cultural heritage shared by a group of individuals.

    Ethnic Group

    • Defined as a collection of individuals tied by common history, language, beliefs, traditions, and customs.

    Primordialism

    • Focuses on the innate bond among people based on shared culture and tradition, emphasizing belief and worldview.

    Instrumentalism

    • Describes ethnic groups using their identity strategically to achieve certain goals.

    Pan Ethnicity

    • Involves grouping various ethnicities into broader categories, such as combining Japanese, Korean, and Chinese under "Asian."

    Racism

    • A belief system that claims biological divisions among humans, establishes hierarchical superiority/inferiority, and promotes the dominance of the so-called superior race.

    White Supremacy

    • Ideology asserting the genetic and cultural superiority of white individuals over non-whites.

    People of Color

    • Term referring to individuals from non-European, historically marginalized ethnic backgrounds.

    Genetic Elasticity

    • The concept that human physical traits vary widely and are not confined to any single racial group.

    Social/Economic Class

    • Describes groups sharing similar economic statuses, income levels, and education, leading to shared experiences and opportunities.

    Wealth

    • Comprises all economically valuable goods and resources owned by an individual.

    Income

    • Represents the regular monetary earnings from employment or investments.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory (CRT), including its core tenets and concepts. Understand key aspects such as micro-aggressions, interest convergence, and the social construction of race. Ideal for anyone interested in social justice and racial dynamics.

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