Lect 7 - Race Surveillance and The Everyday Flashcards
In what way is race a psychological aspect?
Its psychological aspect because its a part of someone’s identity which is always there unconsciously when we try to identify people
Define ‘White Privilege’
When minorities have certain disadvantages as compared to non minorities
‘Race Card’ is often a term used on someone who created a race related comment and falsely accusing them of being a racist. Why is the idea of race card invalid?
its invalid because race is always there, and theres no way to accuse someone of being racist when race is a part of identity
In what ways do post racial myths act as an armour?
People believe that the time where ‘real racism’ was alive was before MLK and the black rights movements, however its still going on today. people use the fact that “racism is over” as a way to justify that racism does not occur today.
- people shy away from any race related topic and even mentioning race is considered racist
what is colourblindness and multiculturalism? and what do psychological studies show in regards to this?
Colourblindness and multiculturalism is the idea that in current day, people do not see race and only see an individual for who they are. Psychological studies show that we actually do see and consider race when identifying someone or meeting them
What is hidden racism?
when people try to conceal their racial biases
What is Racial Blindsight?
racial blindsight is making yourself believe that you’re not racist and avoiding racism in day to day life
Where do people discuss most of their racist remarks?
in a private space with a few people, where they are able to not be criticized, often referred to as “backstage”
What is reverse racism?
Reverse racism is putting the blame of racism upon the person who accused you of it
What is the result from avoiding racism?
The issue gets ignored and the status quo is maintained
what is microagression in terms of racism?
Its when a person is hit with hundreds of small racist discriminations throughout a day and all of them add up
Often times people accuse minorities of a certain racial background to be dangerous or involved in criminal activity. What are the issues behind that?
1) most people who are monitored are innocent people
2) by limiting monitoring by race, you will only find crimes that are committed by that certain race, therefore being blind to other criminal activity
What is ‘Acting White’ and why do minorities have to take on this role in order to pass social capital?
the act of minimizing ‘non-white’ actions in public for social credit and to even be hired.
- minorities have to often times work harder than non minorities in order to earn their place
- being white and white privilege is a form of discipline and part of the social norm
What is a white racial frame?
- whiteness is normal
- we’re in a culture of systematic racism
- post racial myths are used as armour and the issue never gets addressed
