Ethnocentrism and Racism Flashcards

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A race is people with a common set of “?”

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physical characteristics

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Racism is based on “?” differences than on “?” differences.

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Physical than cultural

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Racism is “?2” about people, usually negatively because of their “?”, commonly a basis of ? against members of racial minority groups

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Stereotyping and generalizing
race
discrimination

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Prejudice is a combination of stereotyped “?” and negative “?” so that prejudiced individuals think about people in a “?3” way, without “?”

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beliefs
attitudes
predetermined negative, categorical way.
proof

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Discrimination is “?” and “?” of people based on identifiable characteristics such as race, gender, religion or ethnicity.

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prejudgment and negative treatment

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Ethnic group is a distinct group of people who share common “?”, set of “?”, “5?”

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common language
set of customs
history
culture
race
religion
origin
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Ethnocentrism is an orientation or set of beliefs that holds one’s own “?3” is superior to others.

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culture
ethnic or racial group
nation

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Merton’s 4 different types of people in terms of prejudice

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Unprejudiced non-discriminator
Unprejudiced discriminator
Prejudiced non-discriminator
Prejudiced discriminator

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2 types of discrimination:

legal discrimination such as Jim Crow laws

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De jure discrimination

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2 types of discrimination:

Discrimination that actually exists, whether legal or not.

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De facto discrimination

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Oppression:
The social act of placing severe “?” on a group or institution by a government or political organization in power. It is the “? or ?” exercise of authority or power.

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restrictions

unjust or cruel

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Oppression and discrimination are closely related because?

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all acts of oppression are also acts of discrimination

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Stereotypes:
“?” and relatively “?” ideas about an individual, group, or social status. These ideas are usually based on “?” characteristics or overgeneralizations of traits observed in some members of the group

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Preconceived and relative fixed

superficial

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Stereotypes are closely related to the way we think, because we seek to perceive and understand things in “?”.

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categories

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Minority:
a group or a member of a group of people of a distinct “adjunct?” identify that is smaller or less powerful than the community’s controlling group.

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racial, religious, ethnic or political identify

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Examples of white privilege

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Shopping
Driving
Housing
School material about Whites
Easier time at banks
Never asked to speak out for all
More confidence in police
Easier access to medical care
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Institutional racism:

Discriminatory acts and policies against a racial group that pervade “?” of society, such as?

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major macro systems

ex. legal, political, economic, and educational system
(example: schools in white neighborhoods generally have better facilities and more highly trained teachers)

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Individual racism:

the negative attitudes one person has about “?”

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all members of a racial group

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Institutional discrimination:

prejudicial treatment in organizations based on “?”

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official policies
overt behaviors
covert but approved by those with power

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African americans compose only ?% of population but ?% of the prison population.

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12/50

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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination:
1. psychological defense mechanism in which one attributes to others characteristics that one is unwilling to recognize in one self.

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projection (ex. you see african americans as lazy when you are concerned of your laziness)

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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination:

Frustration and aggression - some frustrated people displace their anger and aggression onto ?”

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scapegoat

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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination:

Desire to counter feelings of “?2”.

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insecurity or inferiority

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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination:

?” personality (inflexible and rigid personality)

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authoritarian

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The authoritarian personality views members of minority groups as "?" and degrades them.
unconventional
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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination: | History of "?"
conquering and enslaving
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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination: Competition and Exploitation - dominant group know they are treating the subordinates as inferior so to justify the discrimination,, they develop an ideology that "?"
their group is superior and have right to have more rights and goods.
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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination: | Prejudice is learned phenomenon and is transmitted from generation to generation through "?".
socialization processes.
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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination: | Prejudice due to belief in '?" religion
one true religion
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Sources of Prejudice and Discrimination: | The belief and promotion of the belief that white people are superior to people of other racial backgrounds.
White supremacy
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``` NASW position: Social workers should act to prevent and eliminate ? of, ? of, and ? against any person, group, or class on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion, or mental or physical capacity ```
domination of, exploitation of, and discrimination
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Intersectionality of Multiple Factors: Classical models of oppression within society do not act independently of one another. instead, these forms of oppression "?v", creating a system of oppression that reflects the "?" of multiple forms of discrimination.
interrelate | intersection
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Intersectionality is a theory to analyze how "?" and "?" categories intertwine.
social and cultural categories
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African Americans: | Slaves were prohibited from practicing and developing their "4?".
art language religion family life
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African Americans: | After the Civil War, a rigid caste system in the South hardened into a system of oppression known as ?"
Jim Crow laws
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African Americans: | US Supreme court decision that ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education in 1954
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5 strengths identified by National Urban League that African American families have. - Strong "?" bonds - Strong "?" 3 orientation - Adaptability of "?" roles
- Strong kinship bonds - strong work orientation - Strong achievement orientation - strong religious orientation - Adaptability of family role
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Effects of discrimination on development of self-concept: A positive self-concept is a key element in school "?", in positive social "?", and in emotional, social and intellectual "?".
school achievement interactions with others growth
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Effects of discrimination on development of self-concept: | The predominant system in shaping one's self-concept is -
one's immediate environment (family support)
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African culture and expressions of African beliefs, values, institutions and behaviors are acknowledged in this perspective.
Afrocentric perspective
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The Afrocentric perspective asserts that the use of "?" of human behavior to explain the behavior and ethos of African Americans is often inappropriate.
Eurocentric theories
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The Afrocentric perspective seeks to dispel the negative distortions about people of African ancestry by legitimizing and disseminating a "?" that goes back thousands of years and that exists in the hearts and minds of many people of African descent today.
worldview
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The Afrocentric perspective seeks to promote a world view that will facilitate human and societal transformation toward "3?" ends.
moral, spiritual, and humanistic ends.
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The Afrocentric perspective emphasizes a collective identity that encourages ?
sharing, cooperation and social responsibility.
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The Afrocentric perspective emphasizes the importance of "?", which includes moral development and attaining meaning and identity in life. It views the major sources of human problems in the US as being "?".
Spirituality | oppression and alienation
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The Afrocentric perspective (theory): Oppression and alienation are generated not only by "?" but also by a worldview that teaches people to see themselves primarily as "?" seeking immediate pleasure.
prejudice and discrimination material, physical being
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The Afrocentric perspective (Theory): | Violent crimes by youths are thought to be a result of the limited "?" that they have to advance themselves "adv?".
options and choices | economically
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The Afrocentric perspective (Theory): | It values a more "?" view of human beings.
holistic, spiritual, and optimistic view
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Community Strategies to promote social and economic justice: Prejudice is likely to subside when individuals are placed in situations in which they share characteristics in "?" matters.
nonracial and nonethnic matters (ex. co-workers, classmates)
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: This model incorporate understanding of diverse "?" groups into the theories and principles that guide social work practice.
ethnic, cultural, and minority groups
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``` Ethnic-Sensitive practice: this is based on the view that practice must be attuned to the "?" related to clients' ethnic group membership and social-class position. ```
values and dispositions
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: This practice requires that SW have an "?" of the effects of oppression on racial and ethnic groups.
in-depth understanding
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: | The concept that all people are a part of two systems.
dual perspective | 1. society 2. family and community
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: the dual perspective asserts that the adverse consequences of an oppressive society on the self-concept of a person of color/minority group can be partially offset by "?".
the nurturing system (family and community)
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: SW have a special obligation to be "?" and to seek to "?" the oppression experienced by ethnic groups.
obligation to be aware of and to seek to redress
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Ethnic-Sensitive practice: It assumes that "?" is most important. Traditional "?" may not be appropriate for some ethnic minority women as they wish to progress.
present | traditional gender role
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3 concepts that are emphasized in Ethnic-sensitive practice:
Empowerment Strengths perspective Culturally competent practice
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Empowerment counters "?" with positive one and emphasize the "?" of each group member to influence the conditions of his/her life.
negative images | the ability
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Empowerment counters "?" with the belief that each person is able to address problems competently, beginning with a "?" of the self.
hopelessness and powerlessness a positive view of the self
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Empowerment counters oppression and poverty by helping members of ethnic groups increase their ability to make and implement "?".
basic life decisions
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In order to become culturally competent, social workers need to 1. become aware of culture and its "?"
pervasive influence
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In order to become culturally competent, social workers need to 2. learn about "?"
own and other culture
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In order to become culturally competent, social workers need to 3. recognize their own "?"
ethnocentricity
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In order to become culturally competent, social workers need to 4. acquire "?" about the clients
cultural knowledge
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In order to become culturally competent, social workers need to 5. adapt social work skills and intervention approaches to ? of the cultures of these clients.
the needs and styles
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10 standards for cultural competence in social work practice (NASW)
1. Ethics and Values 2. Self-Awareness 3. Cross-Cultural knowledge 4. Cross-Cultural skills 5. Service Delivery 6. Empowerment and Advocacy 7. Diverse Workforce 8. Professional Education 9. Language Diverstiy 10. Cross-Cultural leadership
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Learning about clients of different cultures: Crucial questions What kinds of "?" are likely to lead to the development of a relationship?
communications and actions
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Learning about clients of different cultures: Crucial questions: What are ? ways of providing help?
culturally acceptable ways
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A strong sense of masculine pride valued among Chicano men.
Machismo
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The belief that the family takes precedence over the individual.
Familism
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Examples of Natural support systems of Chicanos
Extended family Folk healers religious institutions Merchant and social clubs
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Techniques of Intervention: | Social workers should seek to use their own "?" and avoid the temptation to adopt the client's "?"
patterns of communication | accent, vocabulary, or speech
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Techniques of Intervention: A SW with an urban background who has a job in a small rural community needs to live his personal life in a way that is consistent with ?
community values and standards
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Techniques of Intervention: examps of community values
``` Religious beliefs and patterns of expression Dating and marriage patterns Values toward animals Political beliefs Sexual mores ```
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Techniques of Intervention: In initial meetings with adult clients of diverse racial and ethnic groups, use "?"
formality (title, full name, show ID, etc)
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Techniques of Intervention: | Native Americans place a high value on the principle of "?"
self-determination
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Techniques of Intervention: In establishing rapport with members of groups that have suffered from racial oppression, "?" should be sought in which there is mutual respect and mutual sharing of information.
a peer relationship
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Social workers roles in ending racial discrimination: They can be "?" for equal treatment for those who are being oppressed. They can be "?" of societal conditions that result in institutional racism and then be "?" for the development of programs to counter such racism.
advocates analysts advocates
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Social workers roles in ending racial discrimination: They can be "?" of action by seeking to inform social service systems and the political systems of social injustices and then advocating for changes in policies and programs.
initiators
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Social workers roles in ending racial discrimination: They can fulfill an "?" role by giving information on options to counter oppression. They can serve as "?" by seeking to have these organizations form a coalition in which they work together in some organized manner to effect change.
educator integrators/coordinators
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Social workers roles in ending racial discrimination: They work as "?" to help individuals and small groups to problem-solve personal concerns related to being victimized by oppression and discrimination. They can be "?" by linking oppressed client systems with needed resources.
counselor | brokers
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Future of race relations:3 possible patterns of intergroup relations. 1. this relation assumes the desirability of maintaining modified English institutions, language, and culture as the dominant standard in American life.
Anglo-conformity (=assimilation)
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Future of race relations:3 possible patterns of intergroup relations. 2. This relation vies the future American society not as a modified England but rather as a totally new blend, both culturally and biologically, of all the various groups that inhibit the US.
melting pot
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Future of race relations:3 possible patterns of intergroup relations. 3. A series of coexisting groups, each preserving its own tradition and culture but each loyal to an overarching American nation.
Cultural pluralism
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Hate crimes have been added to "?" in nearly every state. | It is aimed at individuals or groups of a particular "5".
penal codes | race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender
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When members of a minority group are treated by the majority group as if they are inferior, second-class citizens, it is substantially more difficult for such members to develop "?"
positive identity
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Young children of groups who are the victims of discrimination are likely to develop "?" at at early age.
low self-esteem
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A "?" system: Circular feedback process that exhibits properties such as stability, predictability, and identity that are common to all systems. This particular system threatens "?" and reinforces problematic responses in "3?".
Victim system self-esteem community, families, and individuals