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What does 'Institutional/Structural Inequality' refer to?
What is the definition of Intersectionality?
Analyzing many social categories that determine how class, race, gender is lived instead in isolation.
What does the term 'Matrix of Domination' mean?
Layers of power, multiple levels of domination from social configuration, emphasis on change over time of certain race, class, gender, multiculturalism.
What is Binary Thinking?
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Define Hegemonic Masculinity.
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What does Social Construction refer to?
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What does 'Unauthorized Immigrant' refer to?
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What is Heterosexuality?
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What is Individual Racism?
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Define Institutional Racism.
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What does Racial Ideology mean?
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What defines Race?
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How is Class defined?
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What is Gender?
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What is the 'Mythical Norm'?
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Define Forced Removal.
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What does Termination refer to in this context?
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What is Self-Determination?
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What is Feudalism?
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Define Prejudice.
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What does Color Blind Racism mean?
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What is Meritocracy?
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Define Model Minority.
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What does Upward Mobility refer to?
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What is African American Exceptionality?
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Define Culture of Poverty.
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What does Ethnicity refer to?
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What is the concept of Forever Foreigner?
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What does Sexuality encompass?
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Study Notes
Institutional and Structural Inequality
- Influenced by history, law, government, and corporate actions, leading to inequality.
- Welfare systems exemplify governmental impact on socioeconomic disparities.
Intersectionality
- Examines how various social categories (class, race, gender) interact and affect individual experiences.
- Rejects the notion of analyzing these categories in isolation.
Matrix of Domination
- Concept highlighting multiple power structures and levels of domination within society.
- Focuses on the evolving nature of race, class, and gender dynamics, celebrating multiculturalism.
Binary Thinking
- Simplistic categorization into opposites; often manifests as black/white or rich/poor distinctions.
Hegemonic Masculinity
- Represents power and dominance methods that do not rely solely on physical force.
- Emphasizes social and cultural practices that uphold male supremacy.
Social Construction
- Ideas and concepts shaped by social and historical contexts; not fixed or permanent.
- Suggests that identity traits like race and gender can evolve over time.
Unauthorized Immigrant
- Term preferred by some authors to describe those deemed "illegal" immigrants.
Heterosexuality
- Viewed as a modern invention and the prevailing normative perspective on sexuality.
Individual Racism
- Refers to personal beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors reflecting racial prejudice.
Institutional Racism
- Identifies systemic patterns that establish and maintain racial inequalities across institutions.
Racial Ideology
- Widely accepted ideas surrounding race that influence societal perceptions and norms.
Race
- Defined as both a social and biological construct, shaping identity and experiences.
Class
- Describes socio-economic status impacting aspects like health, happiness, and education.
- Class mobility situates individuals within historical contexts affecting different populations.
Gender
- Seen as a modern social construct shaped by institutions like work, family, media, and education.
Mythical Norm
- Coined by Lorde, characterizes the ideal identity as white, thin, male, young, heterosexual, Christian, and financially secure.
Forced Removal
- Historical context of the 1800s when Native Americans were removed from their lands.
Termination
- Post-WWII U.S. policy that ended formal relations with American Indians, weakening their communities.
Self-Determination
- Concept advocating for the rights of individuals and groups to control their own lives, particularly in Indigenous contexts.
Feudalism
- Describes power dynamics in the Hawaiian government, highlighting the role of feudal lords.
Prejudice
- Characterizes hostile attitudes directed toward individuals associated with particular groups based on perceived differences.
Color Blind Racism
- Describes a perspective where dominant groups assert that race is irrelevant, often dismissing systemic inequalities.
Meritocracy
- Ideal claiming success is determined by individual ability, hard work, and investments rather than structural advantages.
Model Minority
- Refers to Asian-American communities as example of perceived success contrasting with other minority groups.
Upward Mobility
- Suggests that societal advancement is achievable through effort, despite existing caste-like systems.
African American Exceptionality
- Highlights unique social, cultural, and structural experiences of African Americans; context needed for full understanding.
Culture of Poverty
- Concept asserting that poor individuals are often blamed for their circumstances, reflecting a failure to take responsibility for their lives.
Ethnicity
- Defined as sharing a common culture, with the potential for shifts in context and power dynamics.
Forever Foreigner
- Describes the perception of certain groups as perpetually foreign, regardless of assimilation levels.
Sexuality
- Encompasses a spectrum of identities and orientations, influenced by social, cultural, and personal factors.
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