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What does hyper-optimism support in relation to societal issues like racism?
What does hyper-optimism support in relation to societal issues like racism?
- Promoting active involvement in social justice
- Acknowledging systemic problems
- Believing these issues are historical and resolved (correct)
- Recognizing ongoing discrimination
How do troubles differ from issues according to C. Wright Mills?
How do troubles differ from issues according to C. Wright Mills?
- Issues are problems experienced by individuals.
- Issues are only temporary problems.
- Troubles are personal problems specific to individuals. (correct)
- Troubles are social problems that affect everyone.
What is a consequence of defensiveness regarding societal problems?
What is a consequence of defensiveness regarding societal problems?
- Integration of diverse community perspectives
- A focus on individual merit and success (correct)
- A greater awareness of societal injustice
- Recognition of collective responsibility
What does the concept of multiculturalism emphasize?
What does the concept of multiculturalism emphasize?
What is a significant characteristic of hyper-pessimism?
What is a significant characteristic of hyper-pessimism?
Flashcards
Hyper-optimism
Hyper-optimism
A worldview that believes racism, elitism, and sexism are problems from the past, and only brought up for specific government policies like affirmative action. This view supports colorblindness, ignoring the ongoing effects of these issues.
Hyper-pessimism
Hyper-pessimism
A worldview that acknowledges the ongoing presence of racism, elitism, and sexism in society. Proponents believe that different groups should focus on their own issues (e.g., Latinos focusing on Latino rights) to create a united front against oppression.
Democracy, Equality, Justice
Democracy, Equality, Justice
A perspective that recognizes racism, elitism, and sexism as societal problems, aiming to address these issues through social change and promote equality and justice. This approach emphasizes the need to address the root causes of these inequalities.
Defensiveness
Defensiveness
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Troubles vs. Issues
Troubles vs. Issues
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Study Notes
Hyper-Optimism
- Racism, sexism, and elitism are viewed as historical issues of the past.
- This perspective is often tied to policies like affirmative action.
- Promotes a colorblind approach.
Hyper-Pessimism
- Racism, sexism, and elitism are current issues.
- Different groups (e.g., Latino, women, Black) have distinct concerns.
- Groups not uniting weakens their collective power.
- This lack of unity benefits the dominant culture.
Democracy, Equality, and Justice
- Racism, sexism, and elitism are societal problems.
- The course aims to address these issues.
- Individuals may rationalize their actions instead of acknowledging societal problems. Examples include denying past complicity (“I didn’t own slaves”) or asserting non-prejudice ("I have black friends").
- Individual meritocracy and attempts to avoid prejudice are common defenses.
- Individuals often avoid addressing systemic problems within society.
Defensiveness
- Individuals may argue that racism, sexism, and elitism aren't their fault.
- Some may claim racial ignorance (“I didn’t own slaves”) or individual meritocratic explanations.
- Others might assert having friends of different races, which is a common defensive tactic.
- Avoiding any action to address systemic problems is a common form of defensiveness.
Troubles vs. Issues
- Troubles are personal problems.
- Issues are societal problems.
- Often, issues affect multiple people and are not merely individual problems. An example would be a school failing with multiple students as opposed to blaming a single student.
- Lack of awareness of issues often hinders effective solutions.
- Cancer patients may face issues related to their personal lives as well as the disease.
Multiculturalism
- Diversity exists within a society.
- Many cultures can coexist within a single country.
- Examples include Asian Americans and Latinx Americans in the United States.
Cross-Cultural/Global
- Diversity exists among societies.
- Comparing one culture to another.
- Comparing cultural values and beliefs.
- Examples include comparing American food to Mexican food.
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