Ethnic Studies: Identity Formation Unit 1

Unit 1: Identity Formation

• Ethnic Studies: The study of race, ethnicity, and identity to understand inequality and promote social justice.
• 1965 Immigration Act: Changed U.S. immigration rules, allowing more non-European immigrants.
• 1790 Naturalization Act: Limited U.S. citizenship to "free white persons."
• Anti-Miscegenation Laws: Laws against interracial marriage.
• BIPOC: Short for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
• Citizenship: Legal status in a country, granting rights and responsibilities.
• Class: Social or economic group in society.
• Culture: Shared traditions, beliefs, and behaviors of a group.
• Dialogue Principles: Guidelines for respectful conversations.
• Ethnicity: Shared culture, language, or ancestry.
• Eugenics: A flawed ideology using "science" to promote racism.
• Externally/Internally Constructed Identity: How society defines you vs. how you see yourself.
• Hispanic/Latino: Terms with differing meanings based on context and heritage.
• Identity: The qualities that make someone unique.
• Intersectionality: How various aspects of identity (e.g., race, gender, class) overlap.
• Loving v. Virginia: Supreme Court case ending laws against interracial marriage.
• Minority: A smaller group with less power in society.
• Mixed Race: People with multiple racial backgrounds.
• Nationality: The country a person belongs to.
• Origins of Race: Race is a social construct, not biological.
• People of Color: General term for non-white racial groups.
• Positionality: Understanding how your identity affects your perspective.
• Preferred Nomenclature: Respectful terminology for discussing groups.
• Privilege: Unfair advantages based on identity.
• Race: A social construct based on physical traits.
• Race vs. Ethnicity: Race = physical traits; ethnicity = cultural heritage.
• Social Construct: An idea created by society, not biology.
• Social Identity Groups: Groups based on shared characteristics (e.g., race, gender).
• Third World Liberation Front: 1960s student group advocating for ethnic studies.
• Unearned Privilege: Advantages not based on effort, often associated with race.
• White Privilege: Benefits white individuals due to societal biases.
• Race: The Power of an Illusion: Documentary about race as a social construct.

Unit 2: Citizenship, Belonging, and Media

• Migration: Moving from one location to another.
• Migrant: Someone moving for opportunities.
• Refugee: Person forced to leave due to danger.
• Asylum Seeker: Person seeking safety in another country.
• Immigrant: Person moving to a new country.
• Emigrant: Person leaving their country.
• Push/Pull Factors: Reasons for moving away (push) or moving to (pull) a location.
• 1790 Naturalization Act: Limited citizenship to white people.
• 14th Amendment: U.S. citizenship extended to those born in the U.S.
• Chinese Exclusion Act: Banned Chinese immigration.
• Media: News, television, social media, and other forms of communication.
• Tokenism: Involving one person of color to promote perceived diversity.
• Implicit Bias: Unconscious stereotypes that affect judgments.
• Counter Stereotype: Positive image to challenge stereotypes.
• Danger of a Single Story: TED Talk emphasizing the limitations of single perspectives.
• Diversity in Media: Importance of representing diverse perspectives in media.

Unit 3: Systems of Oppression

• Four I's of Oppression:
  • Ideological: Beliefs justifying inequality.
  • Institutional: Discrimination embedded in systems.
  • Interpersonal: Racism between individuals.
  • Internalized: Believing stereotypes about oneself.
• Redlining: Discriminatory housing policies harming marginalized groups.
• Japanese Internment: Forced relocation of Japanese Americans during WWII.
• Mass Incarceration: High rates of imprisonment, largely affecting marginalized groups.
  • Causes: War on Drugs, "three-strikes" laws.
  • Impacts: Family disruption, community damage.
  • Connections: Parallels with the treatment of Japanese Americans.
• Cultural Hegemony: Dominance of one culture over others.
• Equity vs. Equality: Fairness vs. treating everyone the same.
• Racism: Prejudice + power.
• Systemic Racism: Racism ingrained in societal systems.
• Conscious Hip Hop: Music that addresses social injustice.

Explore the key concepts of identity formation through the lens of ethnic studies. This quiz covers significant historical laws, terms, and ideologies that shape our understanding of race, ethnicity, and social justice. Test your knowledge on the implications of citizenship, culture, and identity in society.