Class 3 Flashcards
1
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racism =
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racial prejudice + power
2
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wha are the stages of understanding racism (top to bottom)
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- individual
- social/cultural
- institutional
- systemic
3
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Individual (interpersonal) racism
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- most common form
- includes public expressions of racism or prejudice towards or between individuals; slurs, hate, bias, and/or bigotry
- stems from conscious and unconscious, personal prejudice
4
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example of individual racism
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i dont think he can afford this. those people aren’t responsible with money
5
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Social/cultural racism
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- representations, messages, and stories that convey “whiteness” as ‘better’
- conveys preference for white behaviours or values over those of other races
- white culture, norms, and values become the default or preferred standard
6
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example of social/cultural racism
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lack of representation in media by POC
7
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institutional racism
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- institutional laws, policies and practices that benefit white people and negatively affect POC
- differs from individual as it affects groups of people rather than individuals
8
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example of institutional racism
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random airport security checks; disproportionately target POC
9
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Systemic racism
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- most difficult type of racism to ID; pervasive and subtle and can be unintentional
- embedded in societal and institutional policies; also found in regulations, legislation and ideologies that perpetuate racial disadvantages
10
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example of systemic racism
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proportion of black and indigenous people in prison
11
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Equality vs. Equity
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- Equity is giving everyone what they need to be successful (due to unequal distribution or access)
- Equality is treating everyone the same.
12
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What is the general purpose of harm reduction
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if you are going to do something risky, make it as safe as possible
13
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Describe equality
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- treating everyone the same, without considering their circumstances and attributes
- assumed that everyone will benefit from the same supports
14
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Describe equity
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- focuses on fairness and equity in outcomes, not just in support and opportunity
- individuals are given different supports to make it possible for them to have equal access
15
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Health equity and social justice
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- health equity: the fair distribution of resources needed for health, fair access to the opportunities available, and fairness in the support offered to people when ill
- social justice: process of ensuring fair distribution of society’s benefits, responsibilities and consequences
