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What is the definition of race according to sociologists?
What is the definition of race according to sociologists?
- A synonym for ethnicity
- A system to classify groups based on skin tone and physical appearance (correct)
- A biological category defined by DNA
- A term used exclusively in sociology
Racism only refers to individual acts of prejudice and discrimination.
Racism only refers to individual acts of prejudice and discrimination.
False (B)
What does the term 'settler society' refer to?
What does the term 'settler society' refer to?
A society based on colonization and the displacement of Indigenous inhabitants
_____ racism refers to policies and practices that advantage some racial groups and disadvantage others.
_____ racism refers to policies and practices that advantage some racial groups and disadvantage others.
Match the following forms of racism to their definitions:
Match the following forms of racism to their definitions:
Which of the following is an example of structural racism in Canada?
Which of the following is an example of structural racism in Canada?
Colonialism establishes equal relationships between the colonizer and the colonized.
Colonialism establishes equal relationships between the colonizer and the colonized.
What is meant by 'racialization'?
What is meant by 'racialization'?
What belief did the British develop about the Irish during their colonization efforts?
What belief did the British develop about the Irish during their colonization efforts?
The concept of race encouraged empathy and understanding toward different populations.
The concept of race encouraged empathy and understanding toward different populations.
What term describes the state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress triggers defensive moves?
What term describes the state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress triggers defensive moves?
The connection between race and capitalism is often seen in justifications for ____________.
The connection between race and capitalism is often seen in justifications for ____________.
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Which emotion might be displayed as a part of white fragility?
Which emotion might be displayed as a part of white fragility?
The British colonization efforts in North America were devoid of racial perspectives.
The British colonization efforts in North America were devoid of racial perspectives.
The perception of the Irish as a separate species contributed to the British belief in ____________ domination.
The perception of the Irish as a separate species contributed to the British belief in ____________ domination.
Flashcards
Concept of Race
Concept of Race
The idea of categorizing people based on perceived biological differences, often used to justify inequality and control.
Racialization
Racialization
The process of categorizing people into racial groups and ascribing meanings and stereotypes to those groups.
White Fragility
White Fragility
A defensive response to racial stress by white people, possibly involving anger, fear, or withdrawal.
Structural Racism
Structural Racism
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Implicit Racism
Implicit Racism
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Settler Society
Settler Society
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Colonialism
Colonialism
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White Privilege
White Privilege
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Race
Race
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Racism
Racism
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Social Construct
Social Construct
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Individual Racism
Individual Racism
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Institutional Racism
Institutional Racism
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Study Notes
Week 12: Race and Racialization
- Race is a system created to categorize people based primarily on skin tone and physical appearance
- Ethnicity is based on shared culture, religion, history, or ancestry
- Racism involves beliefs, processes, and practices that create a system of privilege and disadvantage based on race
- Race is a social construct; no biological basis exists to determine racial categories
- Sociologists view race as a concept invented by humans to understand/justify social aspects, with major consequences for individuals
- Racism takes various forms, including individual (bias/prejudice), institutional (policies/practices), and structural (system of racial privilege/disadvantage in institutions embedding in social structures)
- Examples of structural racism in Canada include the Chinese Head Tax (1885-1923), Japanese Internment and Relocation (1942-1949), the Indian Act (1876), and the Residential School System (1883-1997).
- A settler society is built on colonization, involving displacement/destruction of Indigenous populations
- Colonialism is a system of policies/practices establishing control of one territory by another, causing an unequal and exploitative relationship (colonizer/colonized)
- White fragility is a state in which even minimal racial stress triggers defensive actions and behaviors such as anger, fear, and guilt, silence and argumentation, leaving the situation..
- Race and racialization affect culture, social interaction, and are linked to capitalism and the role of science in its justifications
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Explore the complex concepts of race and racialization in this quiz. Understand how race functions as a social construct and the implications of racism in society, including its individual, institutional, and structural forms. Test your knowledge with specific examples, particularly in the context of Canada.
