Systemic Racism and Indigenous Issues Quiz

Stereotyping is the oversimplified belief or assumption about a particular group of people. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. Systemic Discrimination refers to patterns of discrimination based on the structure of an organization or society. Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group.

Social challenges include unequal opportunities, limited access to resources, marginalization, and perpetuation of stereotypes, which can lead to social division and injustice.

Discrimination can be identified through unequal treatment, exclusion, or unjust practices. To end discrimination, it is important to promote awareness, implement anti-discrimination policies, provide education on diversity and inclusion, and advocate for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.

<p>Prejudice refers to attitudes based on gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or culture, while discrimination involves unfair treatment based on race, ethnicity, sex, faith, sexual orientation, nationality, language, wealth, or family status. An example of prejudice could be holding negative beliefs about a certain ethnic group, while an example of discrimination could be refusing to hire someone based on their sexual orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dual process theories suggest that explicit thoughts and implicit cognition operate differently, leading to non-conscious and automatic prejudice. This means that individuals may hold explicit beliefs that they consciously reject, but those beliefs can still influence their non-conscious behavior and decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Implicit Association Test (IAT) gauges implicit attitudes, identities, beliefs, and biases that people may be unwilling or unable to report. It provides insights into individuals' non-conscious biases and prejudices, which may differ from their consciously held beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The classroom experiment revealed that privileged positions can lead to prejudice and discrimination, and that discrimination is learned. It also showed that academic performance can be affected by feelings of oppression and discrimination, and observed kind children turning into discriminatory individuals when given power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systemic racism refers to the tendency within a group to systematically exclude or marginalize racialized people, putting unfair obstacles in their way. In Canada, systemic racism is evident in the water crisis in Indigenous communities, with 27 reserves under long-term advisories regarding unsafe drinking water. Despite having the 4th largest resources of renewable fresh water, Canada has issues with safe drinking water in Indigenous communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of safe drinking water in Indigenous communities has led to health problems such as residents being diagnosed with scabies, likely related to the unsafe tap water. The water crisis has affected their daily lives and led to skin issues and other health problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The water crisis in Indigenous communities in Canada highlights systemic racism by demonstrating the unfair treatment of Indigenous and racialized people in accessing basic resources like safe drinking water. The lack of binding regulations for water quality treatment on reserves has led to Indigenous people being unfairly treated in terms of accessing important resources like clean water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Stereotyping = Making assumptions about a group of people based on their race, gender, or other characteristics Prejudice = Unjustified negative attitude or feeling towards an individual or group based on stereotypes Discrimination = Differential treatment of certain groups based on prejudice or stereotypes Systemic Discrimination = Institutional policies and practices resulting in differential treatment of certain groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amadou Diallo, shot by police = Implicit bias Talent + ability = high class = Stereotyping Hate challenges all societies = Prejudice Implicit biases affecting job opportunities = Discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpreting and finding meaning in others' language and actions = Interaction based on mutually understood symbols Negotiating power between people with different capacities and interests = Mutual understanding within a hierarchy Implicit biases affecting job opportunities = Differential treatment based on race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation Prejudice leading to unjustified negative attitudes = Unfair obstacles in social interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systemic racism = Tendency within a group to systematically exclude or marginalize racialized people Discrimination = Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics Water crisis in Indigenous communities = Issues with safe drinking water and unfair treatment of Indigenous people Implicit biases = Non-conscious and automatic prejudices that affect attitudes and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residents of Neskantaga First Nation diagnosed with scabies = Likely related to unsafe tap water Academic performance affected by oppression and discrimination = Learned discrimination and arbitrary assignments 27 reserves under long-term advisories regarding unsafe drinking water = Systemic racism in Canada Indigenous people unfairly treated in accessing clean water = Lack of binding regulations for water quality treatment on reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boil Water Advisory = Unsafe to drink without boiling Do Not Consume/Drink advisory = Water should not be consumed Do Not Use advisory = Water should not be used for any purpose Evacuation advisory = Immediate evacuation due to water-related risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Classroom experiment on discrimination and privileged positions = Privileged positions can lead to prejudice and discrimination Systemic racism in the water crisis in Indigenous communities = Unfair obstacles in accessing basic resources like safe water Lack of safe drinking water affecting daily lives = Consequences of the water crisis in Indigenous communities Experiment conveying the message of learned discrimination = Arbitrary assignments influencing how people view others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prejudice = Encompasses attitudes based on gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or culture Stereotypes = False or generalized beliefs about a group, often leading to categorization and over-generalized beliefs Discrimination = Involves unfair treatment based on race, ethnicity, sex, faith, sexual orientation, nationality, language, wealth, or family status Systemic discrimination = Includes formal (laws) or informal (social norms) policies, practices, and laws that enforce or promote discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dual process theories = Suggest that explicit thoughts and implicit cognition operate differently, leading to non-conscious and automatic prejudice Just-World Phenomenon = Arises as a way of justifying social inequalities, leading to prejudices and discrimination In-Group/Out-Group phenomena = Drive prejudice and discrimination by dividing the world into 'us vs. them' The Implicit Association Test (IAT) = Gauges implicit attitudes, identities, beliefs, and biases that people may be unwilling or unable to report</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genocide = The organized, systematic, and deliberate removal/extinction of a group, often carried out by those in social power The 'Blue eyed vs brown eyed' experiment = Demonstrated how arbitrarily assigned group roles affected children's behavior and performance Jane Elliot's experiment in Riceville, Iowa = Conducted to teach her students about discrimination in the wake of Martin Luther King's death Discrimination studies = Predict how discrimination might manifest in broad social patterns, revealing biases in hiring and mentoring based on gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A common human condition of pre-judgment with unjustified negative attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discrimination built into the policies and practices of institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They affect the way we relate to others in a very real way</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implicit attitudes and biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-conscious and automatic prejudice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Systematic and deliberate removal of a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boil Water Advisory</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lack of safe drinking water despite abundant fresh water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Privileged positions can lead to prejudice and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unfair treatment of Indigenous and racialized people in accessing basic resources like safe water</p> Signup and view all the answers