Race Relations Final Flashcards
What is segregation tax?
The increased cost of living and reduced economic opportunities for residents of racially segregated neighborhoods due to systemic discrimination.
What is a subprime loan?
A high-interest loan given to borrowers with lower credit scores, often targeting minorities, leading to disproportionate financial burdens.
What is the Fair Housing Act of 1968?
A landmark law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What is tracking in education?
The practice of placing students in different educational paths or levels based on perceived ability, often leading to racial disparities in educational outcomes.
What is moderate segregation?
A level of racial segregation that is noticeable but not extreme, affecting social and economic opportunities for minority groups.
What is the matriarch role?
A dominant female figure in a family or community, often highlighted in discussions about the structure of African American families.
What is the achievement gap?
The disparity in academic performance between different racial groups, often influenced by socio-economic factors and systemic inequalities.
What was the Great Recession (2007-2008)?
A major economic downturn that disproportionately affected minority communities, exacerbating racial wealth gaps.
What does it mean to self-correct?
The ability of a system or individual to adjust and improve without external intervention, often hindered by systemic racism.
What is lateral mobility?
The movement of individuals within the same social or economic strata, limited for minorities due to discrimination.
What is code switching?
The practice of alternating between different languages or cultural behaviors depending on the social context, often used by minorities to navigate racial dynamics.
What is bodily autonomy?
The right to self-governance over one’s own body, a significant issue in discussions about reproductive rights and racial justice.
What is a symbolic whore?
A derogatory term used to stigmatize women, especially minority women, who challenge traditional gender roles or sexual norms.
Who was Emmett Till?
A 14-year-old African American boy whose murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
What is symbolic power?
The ability to influence perceptions and behaviors through cultural and social symbols, often controlled by dominant racial groups.
What is gender oppression?
The systemic discrimination and inequality faced by individuals based on their gender, intersecting with racial oppression.
What is mainstream feminist?
A term describing feminist perspectives that primarily focus on issues affecting middle-class white women, sometimes excluding the experiences of minority women.
What is intersectional analysis?
An approach that examines how various social identities (race, gender, class) intersect and contribute to unique experiences of oppression.
What is female racial hierarchy?
The stratification of women based on racial and ethnic backgrounds, influencing social and economic opportunities.
What is a black matriarch?
A stereotype depicting African American women as strong, independent family leaders, often used to both praise and criticize.
What is social estimation?
The perceived social value and status of individuals or groups, influenced by racial and economic factors.
What does it mean to be overpoliced?
Communities or individuals subjected to excessive law enforcement presence and surveillance, typically affecting minority groups.
What is the school-to-prison pipeline?
A systemic issue where disciplinary policies in schools contribute to minority students’ increased likelihood of incarceration.
What are racial microaggressions?
Subtle, often unintentional discriminatory comments or actions towards minority groups.
What are microinsults?
Comments or behaviors that convey rudeness or insensitivity towards a person’s racial or ethnic background.
What are microinvalidations?
Comments or behaviors that dismiss or negate the experiences or feelings of minority individuals.
What is intrinsic bonding?
The deep connection between individuals based on shared experiences and identities, often discussed in the context of racial solidarity.
What is reactive bonding?
The formation of social ties in response to external threats or discrimination, often strengthening minority communities.
What is racialization?
The process by which societies construct race as a concept and attribute certain characteristics or stereotypes to racial groups.
What is systemic racism?
The entrenched, institutional practices and policies that perpetuate racial inequalities across various sectors of society.
What is unjust enrichment?
The benefits accrued by individuals or groups through unfair or discriminatory practices, often at the expense of minorities.
What is unjust impoverishment?
The economic disadvantages faced by minority groups due to systemic discrimination and exploitation.
What is the intergenerational wealth gap?
The disparity in wealth accumulation between different racial groups passed down through generations.
What is the racial wealth gap?
The significant difference in average wealth between different racial groups, often due to historical and systemic factors.
What is residential segregation?
The physical separation of racial groups into different neighborhoods, influencing access to resources and opportunities.
What is redlining?
A discriminatory practice where services (financial and otherwise) are denied to residents of certain areas based on racial or ethnic composition.
What is a balloon payment?
A large, final loan payment that is significantly higher than preceding payments, often used in predatory lending practices targeting minorities.
What is inheritance?
The passing down of assets from one generation to another, a practice affected by historical racial wealth disparities.
What is structural racism?
The systemic and institutionalized policies and practices that create and maintain racial inequality.
What is clustering?
The tendency for racial groups to live in close proximity to one another within specific areas, often due to historical segregation.
What is centralization?
The concentration of resources and opportunities in certain areas, often benefiting majority racial groups and disadvantaging minorities.
What is concentration in terms of population?
A high density of minority populations in specific areas, leading to resource disparities.
What does hypersegregated mean?
A severe level of racial segregation characterized by extreme geographic and social isolation of minority groups.
What is de jure segregation?
Racial segregation enforced by law, as seen in the Jim Crow era.
What is Critical Race Theory?
An academic framework that examines the relationship between race, law, and power, emphasizing the role of systemic racism.
What was the Tulsa Riot (1921)?
A violent attack on the African American community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, resulting in significant loss of life and property, often cited as an example of racial violence.
