Race Racism Flashcards
1
Q
Race
A
- not biological it is a social construct
- category to in which people are placed are socially constructed
2
Q
New racism
colour blindness
post racism
A
- both deny race is an issue any longer
colour-blindness; “i don’t even see race, skill is all that matters” or “the only colour i see is the colour of the jersey”
post racism: idea that the civil rights movement of 1960 succeeded and we now live in a world where race no longer matters
3
Q
NBA dress code
A
motivated by corporate interests
profit drive, coupled with radicalized feels, steered the league in this direction
illustrates how capitalism is not neutral but tied to social issues
