race relations final Flashcards
Segregation tax
The increased cost of living and reduced economic opportunities for residents of racially segregated neighborhoods due to systemic discrimination.
Subprime loan
A high-interest loan given to borrowers with lower credit scores, often targeting minorities, leading to disproportionate.
Fair Housing Act of 1968
A landmark law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Tracking
The practice of placing students in different educational paths or levels based on perceived ability often leads to racial disparities in educational outcomes.
Moderate segregation
A level of racial segregation that is noticeable but not extreme
Matriarch role
A dominant female figure in a family or community
Achievement gap
The disparity in academic performance between different racial groups
Great Recession (2007-2008)
A major economic downturn that disproportionately affected minority communities
Self-correct
The ability of a system or individual to adjust and improve without external intervention
Lateral mobility
The movement of individuals within the same social or economic strata
Code switching
The practice of alternating between different languages or cultural behaviors depending on the social context
Bodily autonomy
The right to self-governance over one’s own body
Symbolic whore
A derogatory term used to stigmatize women
Emmett Till
A 14-year-old African American boy whose murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
Symbolic power
The ability to influence perceptions and behaviors through cultural and social symbols
Gender oppression
The systemic discrimination and inequality faced by individuals based on their gender
Mainstream feminist
A term describing feminist perspectives that primarily focus on issues affecting middle-class white women
Intersectional analysis
An approach that examines how various social identities (race
Female racial hierarchy
The stratification of women based on racial and ethnic backgrounds
Black matriarch
A stereotype depicting African American women as strong
Social estimation
The perceived social value and status of individuals or groups
Overpoliced
Communities or individuals subjected to excessive law enforcement presence and surveillance
School-to-prison pipeline
A systemic issue where disciplinary policies in schools contribute to minority students’ increased likelihood of incarceration.
Racial microaggressions
Subtle
Microinsults
Comments or behaviors that convey rudeness or insensitivity towards a person’s racial or ethnic background.
Microinvalidations
Comments or behaviors that dismiss or negate the experiences or feelings of minority individuals.
Intrinsic bonding
The deep connection between individuals based on shared experiences and identities
Reactive bonding
The formation of social ties in response to external threats or discrimination
Racialization
The process by which societies construct race as a concept and attribute certain characteristics or stereotypes to racial groups.
Systemic racism
The entrenched
Unjust enrichment
The benefits accrued by individuals or groups through unfair or discriminatory practices
Unjust impoverishment
The economic disadvantages faced by minority groups due to systemic discrimination and exploitation.
Intergenerational wealth gap
The disparity in wealth accumulation between different racial groups passed down through generations.
Racial wealth gap
The significant difference in average wealth between different racial groups
Residential segregation
The physical separation of racial groups into different neighborhoods
Redlining
A discriminatory practice where services (financial and otherwise) are denied to residents of certain areas based on racial or ethnic composition.
Balloon payment
A large
Inheritance
The passing down of assets from one generation to another
Structural racism
The systemic and institutionalized policies and practices that create and maintain racial inequality.
Clustering
The tendency for racial groups to live in close proximity to one another within specific areas
Centralization
The concentration of resources and opportunities in certain areas
Concentration
A high density of minority populations in specific areas
Hypersegregated
A severe level of racial segregation characterized by extreme geographic and social isolation of minority groups.
De jure segregation
Racial segregation enforced by law
Critical Race Theory
An academic framework that examines the relationship between race
Tulsa Riot (1921)
A violent attack on the African American community in Tulsa
