Chapter 8 Flashcards
Multiculturalism
A political and social policy promoting ethnic tolerance and diversity in communities. Ensures no discrimination based on an individual’s backgrounds and social identities.
Post-Racialism Myth
refers to the belief or theoretical concept that society has moved beyond racial discrimination and prejudice, achieving a state where race no longer plays a significant role in influencing individuals’ life outcomes. This notion implies that racial categories and inequalities are no longer relevant or impactful in modern society.
Race
Race is a socially constructed concept used to categorize and group people based on physical characteristics such as skin color, facial features, and hair texture
Essentialism
In summary, essentialism is the belief in inherent, fixed characteristics that define categories such as race, gender, or species.
scientific racism
the pseudoscientific belief that there is evidence to support or justify white supremacy and racism
eugenics
the selective mating of individuals with specific desirable hereditary traits
material dimension of racialization
The material dimension of racialization is how race affects people’s access to money, housing, education, healthcare, and fair treatment. It shows the real-life impact of race on people’s daily lives and opportunities, creating inequalities in these areas.
imaginary dimension of racialization
deals with the ideas, images, and stories that shape how we think about race and racial groups, affecting attitudes and behaviors in society.
discursive dimension of racialization
The discursive dimension of racialization refers to how language and communication shape and spread ideas about race. It involves the ways people talk about and describe different racial groups, which can create and reinforce stereotypes and social inequalities. For example, media stories, political speeches, and everyday conversations can all contribute to how racial identities are formed and understood.
ethnicity
refers to membership in a group or category of people who share a national tradition, language, or a cultural heritage
ethnic group
people who share a common homeland, language, or culture
diaspora
ethnic or immigrant communities that live outside their homeland* and maintain transnational connections
Roger Brubaker (2005) find three main elements:
dispersion: communities are separated by and across
national borders
- homeland orientations: communities are oriented toward a distant homeland (can be imaginary)
- boundary maintenance: communities are cohesive and exclude outsiders
Critical Race Theory
is a way of looking at how racism is built into laws and society. It says that racism is part of everyday life and not just individual actions.
Colourblind racism
In summary, colorblind racism tries to treat everyone the same without recognizing the unique challenges and inequalities faced by racial minorities, which can actually maintain or worsen these inequalities.
