Understanding the One-Drop Rule

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The "One-Drop" Rule is a social and legal principle of racial classification, stating that any person with a single ancestor of sub-Saharan African descent should be considered ______.

black

Features are characteristics that ______ or give emphasis to certain aspects.

present

Regardless of external factors, one must make decisions ______ of circumstances.

independently

To shift the lens means to ______ the perspective or viewpoint from which something is examined.

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Ancestry refers to one's descent and lineage; understanding one's ______ is essential for genealogy.

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To hold weight means to ter ______ in a certain context or situation.

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When you aim at something, you are trying to achieve an ______; goal-setting is crucial for personal and professional development.

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Therein means aí; nisso; nesse ______ and is often used to provide further explanation or context.

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To lie the power of means to locate or situar-se o ______.

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To be bound means to be estar ______ by an agreement, obligation, or duty.

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Fluid describes something variado, not fixed or ______.

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Randomly describes something aleatoriamente, or occurring without a ______.

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Bold is a term that translates to bravo; ______` and is most often used a personality descriptor.

<p>ousado</p> Signup and view all the answers

To figure out means to descobrir or to ______ something.

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Complexion describes aparência; pele; ______` and is a characteristic descriptor.

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Phenotype is a term that translates to ______ and is most often used in scientific conversation.

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Therefore is a term that translates to ______ and is used to create an objective bridge between ideas.

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Even though means apesar de; ______` and is key to making a concession.

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To raise means to ______ and can be used in multiple different contexts.

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Dutch translates to ______ and is often used in conjunction with the home country's name.

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Flashcards

"One-Drop" Rule

A social and legal principle of racial classification where anyone with a single ancestor of sub-Saharan African descent is considered Black.

To figure out

To discover or understand something, often through thought or investigation.

Complexion

Outward appearance, especially the color and texture of the skin.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

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Therefore

Therefore; for that reason; consequently.

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Even though

In spite of; despite.

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To raise

To bring up; Nurture

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Regardless of

Regardless of something; irrespective of.

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To wrestle with

To struggle or grapple with.

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To shift the lens

To adjust one's perspective or viewpoint.

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Ancestry

Lineage; descent from ancestors.

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To hold weight

To have influence or significance.

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To aim

To have as an intention or purpose.

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Therein

In that palace or thing; inside.

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To lie/lay the power of

To place or locate power in a particular entity.

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To be bound

To be obligated or committed.

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Fluid

Subject to change; not fixed.

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Randomly

Done without a specific pattern or reason.

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Policies

Administrative rules and guidelines.

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Overwhelming

Having the quality of overwhelming something.

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Fiercely

Extreme in intensity or force.

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Descent

Origin or background.

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Study Notes

  • "One-Drop" Rule is a social and legal principle of racial classification

  • According to the "One-Drop" Rule, any person with a single ancestor of sub-Saharan African descent would be considered Black

  • Features = characteristics

  • To feature = to present or highlight

  • Regardless of = independent of

  • To wrestle with = to fight with

  • To shift the lens = to change perspective

  • Ancestry = descent; heritage

  • To hold/held/held weight = to carry weight

  • To aim = to have as an objective

  • Therein = there; in that

  • To lie/lay/lain the power of = to place the power of

  • To be bound = to be tied

  • Fluid = varied

  • Randomly = aleatorily

  • Bold = brave; daring

  • To figure out = to discover

  • Complexion = appearance; skin; complexion

  • Phenotype = phenotypic

  • Therefore = therefore

  • Even though = despite; although

  • To raise = to create

  • Dutch = Dutch

  • Policies = administrative policies

  • Descent = descent

  • Overwhelming = overwhelming

  • Fiercely = fiercely

  • Descent = Descent

  • Grumpy = bad-tempered; grumpy

  • Net migration = net migration (gross = gross / net = net)

Unit 1 - CQ (Compreensão de questões)

  • The following questions are prompts for comprehension and critical thinking:
  • Is it easy to define "Blackness" and why or why not?
  • What does the book "One Drop" combine?
  • What does this book derive from and what is it?
  • Is the one-drop rule being used nowadays and how?
  • What identifies a person according to Dr. Blay?
  • What is the main idea expressed by Deborah Thomas?
  • What is the main idea expressed by Brandon Stanford?
  • What is the main idea expressed by Sembene McFarland?
  • What is the main idea expressed by Brett Russel?

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