MCS 101 Glossary Flashcards

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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?

The condition of living without consistent access to necessary amounts of nutritious and affordable food. Signup and view all the answers

What are gender norms?

Societal expectations of how someone should look, feel, and act based on their perceived gender. Signup and view all the answers

What is gentrification?

The process by which commercial and residential properties in poor neighborhoods are renovated and property values rise, leading to the displacement of poorer residents. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hate crime?

Actions against someone motivated by bias or prejudice based on their membership in a particular group. Signup and view all the answers

What does heterosexism assume?

That heterosexuality is the normal and superior sexual orientation. Signup and view all the answers

What is homophobia?

Hostility, prejudice, and/or discrimination against people who are, or who are perceived to be LGBTQ. Signup and view all the answers

What is internalized oppression?

The process when a member of an oppressed group accepts and acts out stereotypes about their group. Signup and view all the answers

What does intersectionality refer to?

A framework that centers on how social identities and systems of discrimination are interconnected. Signup and view all the answers

What is Islamophobia?

Hostility, violence, and/or discrimination against people who are or are perceived to be Muslim. Signup and view all the answers

What is the model minority stereotype?

The stereotype that a minority group has achieved a greater degree of success. Signup and view all the answers

What is nativism?

A system of beliefs or policies that privilege the interests of native-born residents over immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

What is oppression?

The act of exercising authority or power to place unjust restrictions over individuals or groups. Signup and view all the answers

What is patriarchy?

Control by men of a disproportionately large share of power. Signup and view all the answers

What does post-racial mean?

A period or society in which racism does not exist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prison industrial complex?

The overlap of government and business interests in using imprisonment as a solution to societal problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is racialization?

A process by which racial identities are ascribed to a group that did not previously hold that description. Signup and view all the answers

What is race?

A family, tribe, people, or nation belonging to the same stock. Signup and view all the answers

What is racism?

The belief that inherent racial differences produce a superiority of one race over others. Signup and view all the answers

What is a refugee?

Someone who has been forced to leave a country due to war or for religious or political reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What is sexism?

Prejudice or discrimination based on sex, especially against women. Signup and view all the answers

What are stereotypes?

Beliefs that unfairly categorize all people or things with particular characteristics as the same. Signup and view all the answers

What does transgender mean?

A term that includes people whose gender identity or expression does not conform to the sex assigned at birth. Signup and view all the answers

What are undocumented immigrants?

Foreign-born persons living in the U.S. without legal immigration status. Signup and view all the answers

What is xenophobia?

Hostility, prejudice, and/or discrimination against people who are, or who are perceived to be foreign. Signup and view all the answers

What is white privilege?

Privileges and opportunities available to people identified as white. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms in Multicultural Studies

Ableism: Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities; it manifests in societal attitudes and policies that privilege able-bodied individuals.
Anti-Semitism: Hostility or discrimination specifically directed at Jews, targeting them as a religious, ethnic, or racial group.
Culture of Poverty: A social theory asserting that the behaviors, values, and practices of the impoverished contribute to the persistence of poverty across generations.
Food Insecurity: A condition characterized by inconsistent access to sufficient, nutritious, and affordable food, impacting health and well-being.
Gender Norms: Societal expectations dictating how individuals should appear and behave, shaped by their perceived gender identity.
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.
Hate Crime/Hate Violence: Criminal actions motivated by bias against a person's actual or perceived identity within a particular group, reflecting prejudice.
Heterosexism: The belief that heterosexual orientation is the norm, which leads to the marginalization of LGBTQ+ individuals and experiences.
Homophobia: Prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, often resulting in social ostracism.
Internalized Oppression: When members of marginalized groups adopt and act upon stereotypes and negative beliefs about their own group.
Intersectionality: A framework that examines how social identities (such as race, class, and gender) intersect, creating overlapping systems of discrimination and privilege.
Islamophobia: Discrimination, hostility, or violence towards individuals who are Muslim or perceived to be Muslim, often based on stereotypes and misinformation.
Model Minority: An oversimplified stereotype suggesting that a minority group has achieved higher levels of success economically or socially compared to others.
Nativism: An ideological framework that prioritizes the interests of native-born individuals over those of immigrants, often leading to restrictive policies.
Oppression: The social exercise of authority or power that imposes unfair restrictions on individuals or groups, leading to inequality and disenfranchisement.
Patriarchy: A social system where men hold predominant power in institutions and society, leading to gender inequalities.
Post-Racial: A theoretical period where society is believed to have moved beyond racial discrimination, although its existence is widely debated.
Prison Industrial Complex: The interrelationship between government and business that uses punitive measures, including imprisonment, as solutions to social upheaval and inequality.
Racialization: The social process of ascribing racial identities to a group, often leading to stereotyping and systemic discrimination.
Race: A social construct categorizing people based on shared characteristics, traditions, and social habits; not strictly biological.
Racism: The belief in the inherent superiority of one race over others, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on perceived racial differences.
Refugee: An individual forced to leave their country due to conflict, persecution, or other threats, seeking safety elsewhere.
Sexism: Prejudice or discrimination based on sex, particularly against women; it fosters societal stereotypes regarding gender roles.
Stereotypes: Oversimplified and generalized beliefs about individuals based on specific characteristics, leading to misunderstandings and biases.
Trans/Transgender: A term encompassing individuals whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex assigned at birth, highlighting diverse experiences.
Undocumented/Unauthorized Immigrant: A foreign-born individual residing in the U.S. without legal immigration status, often facing legal and social challenges.
Xenophobia: Discrimination or hostility directed towards individuals perceived as foreign, often fueled by fear and misinformation.
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.