Chapter XXXX Flashcards
assimilation
The process of receiving new facts or responding to new situations.
Culture
The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religions, or social group.
discrimination
Refers to the range of cultures and subcultures that represent attitudes, beliefs, values, rituals, symbols, norms and conventions, customs, behaviors, and ideologies.
ethnicity
A cultural heritage shared by a group of people.
Gender
The behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with being male or female.
multiculturalism
The view that the various cultures in a society merit equal respect and scholarly interest.
prejudices
Preconceived judgments or opinions.
socioeconomic status (SES)
A standardized mental picture held by members of one group about another that represents and oversimplified opinion, a prejudiced attitude, or an uncritical judgment.
tolerance
The capacity to endure.
