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What is a minority group?
What are the visible traits/characteristics of a minority group?
Traits that set members of the group apart by attributing esteem to one group over another.
What is a self-conscious social unit in a minority group?
A shared social status with strong intragroup bonds.
Ascribed status in a minority group is usually determined at birth.
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In terms of intimate relationships, what characterizes a minority group?
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What is the definition of race?
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What defines ethnic groups?
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What do Omi and Winant state about variations in human physiognomy?
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What is racial formation?
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What is prejudice?
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What are stereotyped beliefs?
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What is discrimination?
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What is the definition of racism?
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What is a folkway?
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What is a more?
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What is a taboo?
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What is reverse racism?
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What is sexism?
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Study Notes
Minority Groups
- Defined by patterns of disadvantage or inequality in society.
- Characteristics include lower access to valued resources, historical exploitation, slavery, and genocide.
- Result of actions by dominant groups.
Visible Traits and Characteristics
- Members are distinguished by features that are socially valued differently across groups.
- Differences arise from race and ethnicity, shaped by historical and social processes.
Social Cohesion
- Minority groups form self-conscious social units.
- Shared social statuses lead to strong intragroup bonds and unique worldviews.
Ascribed Status
- Typically determined at birth and linked to visible traits.
- Status is often involuntary and permanent, while ethnic characteristics can be more adaptable.
Intimate Relationships
- Members of minority groups often develop close personal relationships within their group, choosing friends and partners based on shared experiences.
Race
- Concept of race is socially constructed, associated with perceived biologically inherited physical traits.
- Racial classifications vary based on diverse physical characteristics.
Ethnic Groups
- Membership based on shared cultural heritage, often tied to national or geographical identity.
- Intersection of racial and ethnic classifications, with federal government involvement in defining ethnic groups.
Racial Formation (Omi and Winant)
- Races and concepts of race evolve through sociohistorical processes, shaped by societal perceptions and debates.
Prejudice
- Defined as a baseless negative attitude towards a group, encompassing negative feelings and stereotypes.
- Can manifest across various societal contexts and issues.
Negative Feelings
- Typically evoke discomfort or disdain, influenced by personal and collective experiences.
Stereotyped Beliefs
- Represent simplified and fixed ideas about people, perpetuated through socialization.
- Often embraced by the targeted groups, leading to internalized stereotypes.
Discrimination
- Refers to unfair treatment based on group membership, occurring at both individual and institutional levels.
- Various forms include individual, institutional, past-present, side-effect, de jure, and de facto discrimination.
Racism
- Concept that race primarily determines human traits and qualities, leading to claims of superiority.
- Has roots in pseudo-scientific beliefs, such as phrenology and skeletal studies.
Social Norms
- Folkway: Minor breaches of social norms; generally do not result in severe consequences.
- More: Serious breaches potentially leading to significant social sanctions; usually codified into laws.
- Taboo: Severe breaches with serious consequences, including social exclusion or death.
Reverse Racism
- Concept regarded as fallacious; discussions of differing theories on racism numerous and complex.
Sexism
- Defined as prejudice and discrimination, particularly against women, based on sex.
- Analyzed in the context of gender differences and historical roots in societal structures.
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Explore the definition, characteristics, and dynamics of minority groups within society. This quiz covers aspects such as social cohesion, ascribed status, and intimate relationships among these groups. Test your understanding of how race and ethnicity shape social interactions and worldviews.