Sociology Week 2 - Eurocentrism and Decoloniality

This perspective challenges the dominance of Western sociological theories, arguing that they are based on Eurocentric biases and fail to account for the experiences of colonized cultures.

A framework that emphasizes the interconnectedness of power relations, hierarchies, and imperialism.

An approach that acknowledges the perspectives of formerly colonized cultures and counters the biases of Eurocentric sociology.

A critical analysis of how power dynamics contribute to the validation and acceptance of knowledge. It questions why Western perspectives are often privileged over others.

A framework that calls for dialogue between different sociological traditions to create a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the social world.

A type of power that regulates, monitors, and surveils individuals through systems and structures rather than brute force.

A way of looking at history that rejects grand, linear narratives of progress and emphasizes the importance of studying marginalized voices and perspectives.

Foucault's work highlights how power operates through knowledge and discourse, shaping the way we understand the world.

It emphasizes questioning accepted truths and assumptions to reveal hidden power structures and biases.

A system of meaning and language that shapes the way we understand and talk about the world. Foucault argues that discourse has a powerful influence on how we think and behave.

A system of thought that argues that knowledge is validated and valued based on the perspectives and experiences of dominant groups, typically elite white men. It often excludes or devalues knowledge produced by marginalized groups.

The idea that knowledge, skills, and ways of acting acquired through socialization shape an individual's perceptions, tastes, and actions. This is often unconsciously formed.

A type of capital that involves financial assets like money, property, and investments.

A type of capital that includes knowledge, skills, education, and cultural dispositions like taste, manners, and communication style.

A type of capital that refers to social networks, connections, and relationships providing access to resources and opportunities.

The interconnected spaces where individuals and institutions create, share, and consume art. It includes galleries, museums, studios, and even social media platforms.

A pole within an artistic field that prioritizes artistic merit, originality, and innovation over commercial success. Artists in this pole value recognition from peers and critics.

A pole within an artistic field that is heavily influenced by market demands, commercial success, and external factors. Artists in this pole prioritize financial gain and audience popularity.

A process of revealing and explaining complex or hidden aspects of social structures, ideas, or concepts to make them more understandable and accessible.

The inherent human potential for solidarity, collaboration, and shared experiences. It's often associated with a sense of community and mutual understanding.

The practice of using musical recordings to resist state oppression and maintain cultural identity, often through risky methods of sharing and distribution.

The process of forging new ideas, identities, and movements through ongoing negotiations and challenges.

This approach rejects the idea that categories like "Blackness" are fixed and universal. Instead, it recognizes that identity is fluid and complex.

It acknowledges the diversity within a group, considers the speaker's perspective, and recognizes that identities shift over time instead of being fixed.

This approach views ethnicity as a cultural and historical construct, not a fixed biological category. It acknowledges the internal diversity within groups often seen as monolithic (uniform).

This refers to the pressure on minority artists to authentically represent and speak for their entire community. It challenges the idea of a singular, monolithic representation of any group.

It's a way of understanding how identities are shaped by global connections and historical experiences. It's a challenge to traditional nation-centric views.

It's an ongoing debate about the social and political implications of increasingly diverse societies. It involves celebrating differences while navigating tensions and challenges.

It moves away from essentialist notions of identity, emphasizing the cultural and historical construction of identity. It acknowledges the internal diversity within groups and the dynamic nature of identity.

It refers to artistic representations that aim to portray a unified black experience to counter negative stereotypes.

It recognizes the constructed nature of black identity and highlights its internal complexities.

The process of moving away from fixed, essential categories of identity, recognizing instead that identities are fluid, complex, and shaped by various factors.

A critical analysis of power relations that focuses on the specific experiences of Black women, considering how they are marginalized and oppressed within both race and gender.

The discrimination that privileges lighter skin tones over darker ones within racial groups.

The media's tendency to oversimplify Osaka's identity by focusing primarily on her Japanese heritage while downplaying her Haitian background.

Using social platforms to assert control over personal narrative and resist biased representations in the media.

The cultural significance of Kurdish music in Turkey during the late 20th century was its role in transmitting history, legends, and emotions within the community.

The use of cassette technology allowed for the widespread dissemination of Kurdish music despite restrictions in Turkey.

Black identity in the UK has evolved from a struggle for representation to a more nuanced politics of representation, acknowledging the complexity and diversity within the "Black" category..

A category that is not fixed, inherent, or rooted in biology, but rather a politically and culturally constructed concept shaped by historical, social, and political forces.

The understanding of "Black" identity in British culture shifted from a focus on securing representation to a complex engagement with the politics of representation itself. This shift recognized the fluidity and diversity of Black culture and identity.