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What is ableism?
Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities.
What does anti-Semitism refer to?
Hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.
What is the culture of poverty?
A social theory that explains multigenerational poverty and how the behaviors of the poor lead to their continued poverty.
What is food insecurity?
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What are gender norms?
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What is gentrification?
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What is a hate crime?
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What is internalized oppression?
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What does intersectionality refer to?
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What is Islamophobia?
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What is the model minority stereotype?
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What is nativism?
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Multicultural Studies
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Ableism: Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities; it manifests in societal attitudes and policies that privilege able-bodied individuals.
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Anti-Semitism: Hostility or discrimination specifically directed at Jews, targeting them as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.
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Culture of Poverty: A social theory asserting that the behaviors, values, and practices of the impoverished contribute to the persistence of poverty across generations.
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Food Insecurity: A condition characterized by inconsistent access to sufficient, nutritious, and affordable food, impacting health and well-being.
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Gender Norms: Societal expectations dictating how individuals should appear and behave, shaped by their perceived gender identity.
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Gentrification: A process where upgrading of properties in low-income neighborhoods leads to increased property values and displacement of existing residents, altering the community’s socioeconomic landscape.
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Hate Crime/Hate Violence: Criminal actions motivated by bias against a person's actual or perceived identity within a particular group, reflecting prejudice.
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Heterosexism: The belief that heterosexual orientation is the norm, which leads to the marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals and experiences.
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Homophobia: Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, often resulting in social ostracism.
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Internalized Oppression: When members of marginalized groups adopt and act upon stereotypes and negative beliefs about their own group.
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Intersectionality: A framework that examines how social identities (such as race, class, and gender) intersect, creating overlapping systems of discrimination and privilege.
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Islamophobia: Discrimination, hostility, or violence towards individuals who are Muslim or perceived to be Muslim, often based on stereotypes and misinformation.
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Model Minority: An oversimplified stereotype suggesting that a minority group has achieved higher levels of success economically or socially compared to others.
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Nativism: An ideological framework that prioritizes the interests of native-born individuals over those of immigrants, often leading to restrictive policies.
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Oppression: The social exercise of authority or power that imposes unfair restrictions on individuals or groups, leading to inequality and disenfranchisement.
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Patriarchy: A social system where men hold predominant power in institutions and society, leading to gender inequalities.
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Post-Racial: A theoretical period where society is believed to have moved beyond racial discrimination, although its existence is widely debated.
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Prison Industrial Complex: The interrelationship between government and business that uses punitive measures, including imprisonment, as solutions to social upheaval and inequality.
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Racialization: The social process of ascribing racial identities to a group, often leading to stereotyping and systemic discrimination.
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Race: A social construct categorizing people based on shared characteristics, traditions, and social habits; not strictly biological.
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Racism: The belief in the inherent superiority of one race over others, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on perceived racial differences.
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Refugee: An individual forced to leave their country due to conflict, persecution, or other threats, seeking safety elsewhere.
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Sexism: Prejudice or discrimination based on sex, particularly against women; it fosters societal stereotypes regarding gender roles.
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Stereotypes: Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about individuals based on specific characteristics, leading to misunderstandings and biases.
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Trans/Transgender: A term encompassing individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex assigned at birth, highlighting diverse experiences.
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Undocumented/Unauthorized Immigrant: A foreign-born individual residing in the U.S. without legal immigration status, often facing legal and social challenges.
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Xenophobia: Discrimination or hostility directed towards individuals perceived as foreign, often fueled by fear and misinformation.
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White Privilege: The societal advantages that white individuals experience based on their race, encompassing economic, cultural, and social benefits.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key terms in multicultural studies. This quiz includes definitions for terms like ableism, anti-Semitism, and the culture of poverty, which are essential for understanding social dynamics. Perfect for students of MCS 101 or anyone interested in diversity and inclusion topics.