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What is a consequence of lack of education or discrimination in education?
What is a consequence of lack of education or discrimination in education?
What is an example of discrimination in the criminal justice system?
What is an example of discrimination in the criminal justice system?
What is a result of the discrimination in the criminal justice system?
What is a result of the discrimination in the criminal justice system?
What is a characteristic of crack cocaine compared to powdered cocaine?
What is a characteristic of crack cocaine compared to powdered cocaine?
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Why do minorities have fewer options other than crime?
Why do minorities have fewer options other than crime?
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What is true about the percentage of people in jail who are minorities?
What is true about the percentage of people in jail who are minorities?
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What is a result of the discrimination in the education system?
What is a result of the discrimination in the education system?
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What is an outcome of the tougher sentences for low-income criminals?
What is an outcome of the tougher sentences for low-income criminals?
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What is a characteristic of the criminal justice system?
What is a characteristic of the criminal justice system?
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What is a consequence of higher unemployment and dropout rates for minorities?
What is a consequence of higher unemployment and dropout rates for minorities?
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What is a primary factor in determining the type of job available to an individual?
What is a primary factor in determining the type of job available to an individual?
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Which type of cocaine is more commonly used by low-income individuals?
Which type of cocaine is more commonly used by low-income individuals?
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What is a consequence of the disparity in punishment for similar offenses in the criminal justice system?
What is a consequence of the disparity in punishment for similar offenses in the criminal justice system?
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Why do minorities have higher dropout rates?
Why do minorities have higher dropout rates?
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What is a statistical trend regarding the percentage of minorities in the US population compared to the percentage of minorities in jail?
What is a statistical trend regarding the percentage of minorities in the US population compared to the percentage of minorities in jail?
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What is a underlying factor that contributes to the limited job opportunities for certain groups?
What is a underlying factor that contributes to the limited job opportunities for certain groups?
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What is a consequence of the disparity in punishment for similar offenses in the criminal justice system?
What is a consequence of the disparity in punishment for similar offenses in the criminal justice system?
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What is a potential outcome of higher unemployment and dropout rates among minorities?
What is a potential outcome of higher unemployment and dropout rates among minorities?
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What is a characteristic of the criminal justice system, as described in the passage?
What is a characteristic of the criminal justice system, as described in the passage?
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What is a underlying cause of the high representation of minorities on criminal records and in prisons?
What is a underlying cause of the high representation of minorities on criminal records and in prisons?
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What is the primary basis for racial categories?
What is the primary basis for racial categories?
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What is the term for the theory that studies the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity?
What is the term for the theory that studies the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity?
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What is the percentage of genetic difference between humans?
What is the percentage of genetic difference between humans?
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What is the primary factor used to identify ethnicity?
What is the primary factor used to identify ethnicity?
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How do categories of skin color differ between the US and South America?
How do categories of skin color differ between the US and South America?
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What is a minority?
What is a minority?
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Why were Irish, Italian, or Jewish immigrants not considered white in the 1900s?
Why were Irish, Italian, or Jewish immigrants not considered white in the 1900s?
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What is discrimination?
What is discrimination?
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Why do minority groups tend to have shorter life spans?
Why do minority groups tend to have shorter life spans?
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What is pluralism?
What is pluralism?
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Study Notes
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a socially-defined category based on physical differences between groups of people.
- Racial formation theory examines the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity.
- Physical differences can be real or perceived, and are often defined by history.
Genetic Foundation of Race
- Humans are 99.9% genetically identical, making it difficult to find a genetic foundation for race.
- Despite this, race is incredibly important on a social level.
Ethnicity
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, but uses cultural factors such as language, religion, nationality, history, or shared identity.
- Ethnic groups are less statistically defined than racial groups, and definitions can change over time.
Minority Groups
- A minority consists of a group that makes up less than half the total population and is treated differently due to some characteristic.
- Examples of minority groups include Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants in the 1900s, who were not considered white and faced discrimination.
Discrimination and Prejudice
- Discrimination is the unjust treatment of a category of people simply because they belong to that category.
- Prejudice is when someone has a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
- Discrimination often results from prejudice.
Socially Defined Groups
- It's essential to avoid stereotypes when looking at socially defined groups, and to recognize that statistical values are only guidelines.
- Racial and ethnic differences can lead to drastic events, such as genocide, population transfer, or inter-colonialism.
Statistical Differences
- There are significant statistical differences between racial and ethnic groups, including:
- Families, education, income, birthrates, and life expectancies.
- Health care disparities, with many Americans unable to afford basic health care.
- Life span, with minorities tending to have shorter life spans due to limited access to health care, lower-income jobs, and environmental toxins.
Racialization and Labor Force
- Dominant groups have historically racialized minority groups, ascribing a racial identity to members of a minority group that they do not identify with themselves.
- This can be seen in the labor force, where different races are stereotyped for certain jobs, and minorities are expected to have lower-paying jobs.
Education and Economic Factors
- Access to education varies by race, with Asian Americans and whites having more access to education than African Americans or Latin Americans.
- Economic and cultural factors, such as the cost of education, can perpetuate difficulties for minorities.
Criminal Justice System
- Discrimination is present in the criminal justice system, where laws may not seem racist, but punishment for similar offenses varies drastically.
- Examples include the punishment for crack cocaine versus powdered cocaine, which separates the rich from the poor in the justice system.
- Minorities are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system, with higher unemployment and dropout rates contributing to the issue.
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a socially-defined category based on physical differences between groups of people.
- Racial formation theory examines the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity.
- Physical differences can be real or perceived, and are often defined by history.
Genetic Foundation of Race
- Humans are 99.9% genetically identical, making it difficult to find a genetic foundation for race.
- Despite this, race is incredibly important on a social level.
Ethnicity
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, but uses cultural factors such as language, religion, nationality, history, or shared identity.
- Ethnic groups are less statistically defined than racial groups, and definitions can change over time.
Minority Groups
- A minority consists of a group that makes up less than half the total population and is treated differently due to some characteristic.
- Examples of minority groups include Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants in the 1900s, who were not considered white and faced discrimination.
Discrimination and Prejudice
- Discrimination is the unjust treatment of a category of people simply because they belong to that category.
- Prejudice is when someone has a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
- Discrimination often results from prejudice.
Socially Defined Groups
- It's essential to avoid stereotypes when looking at socially defined groups, and to recognize that statistical values are only guidelines.
- Racial and ethnic differences can lead to drastic events, such as genocide, population transfer, or inter-colonialism.
Statistical Differences
- There are significant statistical differences between racial and ethnic groups, including:
- Families, education, income, birthrates, and life expectancies.
- Health care disparities, with many Americans unable to afford basic health care.
- Life span, with minorities tending to have shorter life spans due to limited access to health care, lower-income jobs, and environmental toxins.
Racialization and Labor Force
- Dominant groups have historically racialized minority groups, ascribing a racial identity to members of a minority group that they do not identify with themselves.
- This can be seen in the labor force, where different races are stereotyped for certain jobs, and minorities are expected to have lower-paying jobs.
Education and Economic Factors
- Access to education varies by race, with Asian Americans and whites having more access to education than African Americans or Latin Americans.
- Economic and cultural factors, such as the cost of education, can perpetuate difficulties for minorities.
Criminal Justice System
- Discrimination is present in the criminal justice system, where laws may not seem racist, but punishment for similar offenses varies drastically.
- Examples include the punishment for crack cocaine versus powdered cocaine, which separates the rich from the poor in the justice system.
- Minorities are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system, with higher unemployment and dropout rates contributing to the issue.
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a socially-defined category based on physical differences between groups of people.
- Racial formation theory examines the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity.
- Physical differences can be real or perceived, and are often defined by history.
Genetic Foundation of Race
- Humans are 99.9% genetically identical, making it difficult to find a genetic foundation for race.
- Despite this, race is incredibly important on a social level.
Ethnicity
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, but uses cultural factors such as language, religion, nationality, history, or shared identity.
- Ethnic groups are less statistically defined than racial groups, and definitions can change over time.
Minority Groups
- A minority consists of a group that makes up less than half the total population and is treated differently due to some characteristic.
- Examples of minority groups include Irish, Italian, and Jewish immigrants in the 1900s, who were not considered white and faced discrimination.
Discrimination and Prejudice
- Discrimination is the unjust treatment of a category of people simply because they belong to that category.
- Prejudice is when someone has a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
- Discrimination often results from prejudice.
Socially Defined Groups
- It's essential to avoid stereotypes when looking at socially defined groups, and to recognize that statistical values are only guidelines.
- Racial and ethnic differences can lead to drastic events, such as genocide, population transfer, or inter-colonialism.
Statistical Differences
- There are significant statistical differences between racial and ethnic groups, including:
- Families, education, income, birthrates, and life expectancies.
- Health care disparities, with many Americans unable to afford basic health care.
- Life span, with minorities tending to have shorter life spans due to limited access to health care, lower-income jobs, and environmental toxins.
Racialization and Labor Force
- Dominant groups have historically racialized minority groups, ascribing a racial identity to members of a minority group that they do not identify with themselves.
- This can be seen in the labor force, where different races are stereotyped for certain jobs, and minorities are expected to have lower-paying jobs.
Education and Economic Factors
- Access to education varies by race, with Asian Americans and whites having more access to education than African Americans or Latin Americans.
- Economic and cultural factors, such as the cost of education, can perpetuate difficulties for minorities.
Criminal Justice System
- Discrimination is present in the criminal justice system, where laws may not seem racist, but punishment for similar offenses varies drastically.
- Examples include the punishment for crack cocaine versus powdered cocaine, which separates the rich from the poor in the justice system.
- Minorities are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system, with higher unemployment and dropout rates contributing to the issue.
Race and Ethnicity
- Race is a socially-defined category based on physical differences between groups of people.
- Racial formation theory examines the social, economic, and political forces that result in socially-constructed racial identity.
- Despite 99.9% genetic similarity among humans, race is still incredibly important on a social level.
- Every culture places a different importance on specific physical characteristics to define race.
Ethnicity
- Ethnicity is also socially defined, but uses shared language, religion, nationality, history, or cultural factors to define groups.
- Ethnic groups are less statistically defined than racial groups, and definitions can change over time.
- Ethnic minorities can be absorbed into the majority after a generation or two.
Minority and Discrimination
- A minority consists of a group that makes up less than half the total population and is treated differently because of some characteristic.
- Discrimination is the unjust treatment of a category of people simply because they belong to that category.
- It often results from prejudice, which is when someone has a preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience.
Statistical Differences
- There are statistical differences between racial and ethnic groups in terms of families, education, income, birthrates, and life expectancies.
- There is a wide-spread disparity in health care between racial and ethnic groups, leading to shorter life spans for minorities.
- Minorities tend to have limited access to health care, lower-income jobs with greater dangers, a higher prevalence of toxins in the environment, and unhealthy personal behaviors.
Racialization and Labor Force
- Dominant groups have racialized minority groups, ascribing a racial identity that the minority group does not identify with.
- In the labor force, different races tend to be stereotyped for certain jobs, with minorities expected to have lower-paying jobs and majorities expected to have higher-paying jobs.
- Access to education is limited for minorities, perpetuating the trend of difficulties.
Education and Economics
- The cost of education can be too high for minorities, who statistically tend to work lower-waged jobs.
- Culturally, starting a family may be more important than continuing an education for some people.
- Our society is structured so that racial and economic subordination develops and is sustained.
Criminal Justice System
- An interesting discrimination is present in the criminal justice system, where punishment for similar offenses varies drastically between races and ethnicities.
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Understanding the differences between race and ethnicity, and how racial formation theory affects socially-constructed racial identity.
