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What does epistemic inequality refer to?
What does epistemic inequality refer to?
Racism in the era of globalization has become less embedded in societal systems.
Racism in the era of globalization has become less embedded in societal systems.
False
What is one implication of understanding interconnected themes like race, ethnicity, and coloniality?
What is one implication of understanding interconnected themes like race, ethnicity, and coloniality?
It requires a multi-faceted approach that acknowledges their historical roots and contemporary manifestations.
Racism's modern adaptations often mask ongoing racial disparities in _____ and _____ .
Racism's modern adaptations often mask ongoing racial disparities in _____ and _____ .
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What distinguishes a minority group from the dominant societal group?
What distinguishes a minority group from the dominant societal group?
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Coloniality refers to the dissolution of hierarchies after post-colonial independence.
Coloniality refers to the dissolution of hierarchies after post-colonial independence.
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What term describes the intersection of various social identities creating unique forms of oppression?
What term describes the intersection of various social identities creating unique forms of oppression?
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Women’s rights are often linked to ecological concerns in the perspective of ______.
Women’s rights are often linked to ecological concerns in the perspective of ______.
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Match the following types of gender theories with their primary focus:
Match the following types of gender theories with their primary focus:
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Which type of countries represents 75% of the world's population but includes vast disparities?
Which type of countries represents 75% of the world's population but includes vast disparities?
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Hegemonic masculinity supports emotional expression among men.
Hegemonic masculinity supports emotional expression among men.
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What is the primary criticism of Market-Oriented Theory?
What is the primary criticism of Market-Oriented Theory?
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What does Dependency Theory suggest as a cause of poverty?
What does Dependency Theory suggest as a cause of poverty?
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World Systems Theory categorizes countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery zones based on their economic status.
World Systems Theory categorizes countries into core, semi-periphery, and periphery zones based on their economic status.
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Define decoloniality in the context of colonial history.
Define decoloniality in the context of colonial history.
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______ theorists argue that structural inequalities limit minority groups' access to resources and opportunities.
______ theorists argue that structural inequalities limit minority groups' access to resources and opportunities.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which theory critiques the assumption that adopting Western economic models will lead to development?
Which theory critiques the assumption that adopting Western economic models will lead to development?
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Race is defined as a biological characteristic without significant social implications.
Race is defined as a biological characteristic without significant social implications.
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What does the semi-periphery represent in World Systems Theory?
What does the semi-periphery represent in World Systems Theory?
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Many post-colonial nations are still subjected to ________ on former colonial powers, impacting their economic independence.
Many post-colonial nations are still subjected to ________ on former colonial powers, impacting their economic independence.
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Which of the following examples best illustrates the core zone in World Systems Theory?
Which of the following examples best illustrates the core zone in World Systems Theory?
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Feminist variations such as liberal feminism seek to dismantle all patriarchal systems.
Feminist variations such as liberal feminism seek to dismantle all patriarchal systems.
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How does coloniality contribute to ongoing global inequalities?
How does coloniality contribute to ongoing global inequalities?
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Critical scholars emphasize the need for ________ approaches to dismantle oppressive systems and address global inequality.
Critical scholars emphasize the need for ________ approaches to dismantle oppressive systems and address global inequality.
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Match the feminist theories to their main focus:
Match the feminist theories to their main focus:
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Study Notes
Race, Ethnicity, and Racism
- Minority Group: Defined by characteristics that disadvantage them compared to the dominant group. Historical examples include African Americans under Jim Crow, Indigenous groups during colonization, and ethnic minorities in caste systems.
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Race vs. Ethnicity:
- Race: Rooted in perceived ancestral differences (e.g., Black, White, Asian), and is a social construct with no biological basis.
- Ethnicity: Cultural identity based on values, norms, language, history, and religion (e.g., Mayan, Hutu). Terms like Hispanic/Latino highlight cultural differences.
Coloniality vs. Decoloniality
- Coloniality: Goes beyond physical colonization, impacting knowledge, economics, and politics, maintaining global hierarchies where European systems dominate. It affects labor, education, and social structures.
- Residual Hierarchies: Post-colonial nations often face dependency on former colonial powers through economics, trade, and politics. Raw material extraction from the Global South for use in the Global North further sustains inequality.
- Decoloniality: A response to coloniality that challenges the power structures and promotes empowerment of marginalized societies. It critiques Eurocentric knowledge systems and seeks inclusive alternatives.
Patriarchy and Gender Inequality
- Patriarchy: Men dominate women across social and economic structures, linked to private property and state formation. Women are often confined to roles related to reproduction.
- Intersectionality: Multiple social identities (race, gender, class) interact to create unique forms of oppression, creating distinct experiences of discrimination for each group.
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Feminist Variations:
- Liberal Feminism: Focuses on equal rights within existing systems.
- Radical Feminism: Aims to dismantle patriarchal systems.
- Ecofeminism: Connects women's rights and environmental concerns, suggesting a holistic approach to liberation.
Global Inequality
- Global Wealth Disparities: High-income countries, representing 16% of the global population, have industrialized economies; Middle-income countries represent 75% exhibiting significant disparities, while low-income countries are primarily agricultural and concentrated in Africa and Asia, facing high poverty rates.
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Economic Zones (World Systems Theory):
- Core: Dominates global trade and often exploits the periphery (e.g., US, Germany, Japan).
- Semi-periphery: Acts as a buffer between core and periphery, extracting resources from periphery while benefiting from core nations (e.g., Brazil, South Africa).
- Periphery: Supplies raw materials/labor to wealthier nations, often remaining underdeveloped (e.g., many African and Southeast Asian nations).
- Dependency Theory: Poverty isn't a lack of development but is caused by exploitation by wealthier nations, even after colonialism.
- Market-Oriented vs. Dependency Perspectives: Market-oriented theories suggest adopting Western economic models promotes development, ignoring cultural differences and systemic barriers. Dependency theory and world-systems critique this reliance on imposed systems, emphasizing power structures perpetuating inequality.
Key Concepts for Discussion
- The Role of Meritocracy: While idealized, meritocracy often ignores systemic inequalities limiting opportunities for marginalized groups (e.g., unequal access to quality education).
- Epistemic Inequality: Unequal access to knowledge production/validation, where coloniality often prioritizes Eurocentric frameworks over Indigenous knowledge systems.
- Racism's Modern Adaptations: Subtler forms of racism persist in systems like policing, healthcare, and housing, masked by post-WWII narratives of equality.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of race, ethnicity, and coloniality. This quiz covers the definitions of minority groups, the distinctions between race and ethnicity, and the impacts of coloniality on global hierarchies. Explore how these ideas continue to shape societies today.
