Race, Ethnicity, and Coloniality Quiz

A category based on the belief that fundamental differences exist among humans due to ancestry.

Cultural values and norms that distinguish a group from others. Examples include language, history, religion, and clothing.

A concept that signifies a new world system, distinct from the old European world. It embodies elements like coloniality, ethnicity, and racism.

Hierarchies or ranks within states, typically with world leaders at the top and colonies at the bottom.

Socio-cultural hierarchies based on European and non-European distinctions, perpetuating stigmas and stereotypes.

The process of gaining independence from colonial rule does not erase the underlying structures of colonialism.

A set of communal boundaries that define an individual's identity and ranking within the state.

A shared sense of belonging and identity within a group.

A system where men hold power and control in society, often based on a hierarchy with the oldest male as leader.

The belief that European culture and values are superior to others, leading to the subordination of non-European societies.

Moving beyond traditional colonial structures, focusing on dismantling the power imbalances and deconstructing colonial ideologies.

The idea that colonial structures and ways of thinking still persist even after independence, shaping social relationships and power dynamics.

The process of systematically omitting women's experiences and contributions from history, reinforcing the patriarchal dominance.

The idea that America's racial system is based on the construction of a new world (Americanity) that is distinct from the old European world. This new world is characterized by coloniality, ethnicity, and racism, all of which are interwoven.

The practice of using ethnicity as a tool to control and manage populations, often through methods like slavery, forced labor, and segregation. It creates social boundaries and justifies categorization of labor.

A system of social, economic, and political structures that promotes hierarchies and ranks based on European and non-European distinctions. It perpetuates stigmas and stereotypes about different ethnic groups.

A theory that argues that economic and political power should be awarded based on merit and talent, rather than wealth or social class. This can be used to justify inequality because it assumes that those with the greatest abilities will naturally rise to the top.

The idea that racial segregation, despite being widely criticized, persisted in the US after World War II. This is due to a change in approach during the Cold War, where the US needed to appear less racist on the global stage.

The idea that our different social identities (like gender, race, class) overlap and influence each other, creating unique experiences.

The biological and anatomical differences between males and females, such as chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs.

Social expectations, behaviors, and characteristics associated with each biological sex. These are learned and vary across cultures.

Discrimination and unequal treatment based on gender or sex. This can involve prejudice, stereotypes, and systemic barriers.

The belief that gender differences are natural and inevitable due to biological factors. This perspective often supports traditional roles for men and women.

The idea that the best economic outcomes occur when individuals freely make their own economic choices without government interference.

A theory suggesting that low-income societies can progress economically by adopting modern institutions, technologies, and values that promote savings and investment.

The first stage in modernization theory, characterized by low savings rates, a lack of work ethic, and traditional values.

The second stage in modernization theory, where countries start changing their values and institutions to focus on saving and investing for the future. Wealthier nations often provide aid during this stage.

The third stage in modernization theory, characterized by technological advancements and economic stabilization. Countries achieve greater economic maturity.

The final stage in modernization theory, where a country enjoys high standards of living, increased consumerism, and expanded GDP.

A theory arguing that poverty in low-income countries is a result of the exploitation by wealthy countries and their multinational corporations.

A concept that emphasizes the historic and ongoing exploitation of colonies by colonizers, resulting in a lasting impact on economic and social structures.

A model explaining how wealth is spread across the world, arguing there's a single global capitalist system with powerful core nations exploiting poorer periphery nations.

The wealthiest, most industrialized nations. They benefit by controlling the global economic system.

Relatively industrialized nations with mixed economic power. They exploit periphery nations but also are exploited by the core.

The poorest economies largely focused on agriculture. They are exploited by the core and semi-periphery for their resources.

The concept that developing countries can only grow within the constraints set by their dependence on richer countries.

A global capitalist system that operates through a core, semi-periphery and periphery structure, characterized by systemic inequalities.

The idea that the world is becoming less dominated by a single superpower and more balanced between several powerful nations.