Chapter 1 Flashcards
the array of differences among groups of people with definable and unique cultural backgrounds
cultural diversity
the lens through which life is perceived
culture
made up of distinguishable people whose members share a common culture and see themselves as separate and different from the majority culture
ethnic group
a biologically isolated, inbreeding population with a distinctive genetic heritage
racial group
non-white people
people of color or clients of color
collectives of non-whites who share certain physical (racial), culture, language, or geographic origins/features
communities of color
members of the dominant or majority group whose origins are Northern European
whites
refers to dominant or majority group members whose origins are not Northern European
white ethnics
What is culture?
Norms, values, and beliefs that are passed from generation to the next; language, customs, traditions
What is cultural diversity?
the array of differences among groups of people with definable and unique cultural backgrounds
What is culture?
the lens through which life is perceived
What is an ethnic group?
made up of distinguishable people whose members hare a common culture and see themselves as separate and different from the majority culture
What is a racial group?
a biologically isolated, inbreeding population with a distinctive genetic history
What are whites?
members of the dominant or majority group whose origins are Northern European
What are white ethnics?
refers to dominant or majority group members whose origins are not Northern European
What is cultural capital?
Non-economic goods related in knowledge of language and arts
cultural myopia
attributing the same characteristics and circumstances to all members of an ethnic group
What is social capital?
collective benefit of social networks built on reciprocal trust
What is human capital?
people using skills to get something done
What is economic capital?
ability to have wealth/ability to pay for something or have good credit
What is the looking glass self?
the process by which a self develops
Prepatory state
children imitate people around them
Play stage
children develop skills in communicating through symbols and role taking occurs
Game stage
children (about 8 or 9) consider several actual tasks and relationships simultaneously
