Sexism & Racism Flashcards
1
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Common characteristics of sexism and racism
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- May be explicit or aggressive form of expression
- Stereotyping and prejudices
- Equity issues
- Exclusion
- Ubiquitous
2
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It is any expression (act, word, image, gesture) based on the idea that some persons, most often women, are inferior because of their sex.
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SEXISM
2
Q
It is the tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one’s own culture.
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ETHNOCENTRISM
3
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doctrine, philosophy, a philosophical system, school of thought, or (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some individual or group)
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-ISM
3
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Behaviors that support racism and sexism
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- Paternalism
- Ignoring
- Speaking for
- Testimonials
- Frequent interruptions
- Ethnic, racist, sexist jokes
4
Q
Factors in the development of racism and sexism
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- Contact
- Social Visibility
- Unequal power
- Ethnocentrism
- Competition
- Stereotypes
- Gender-role socialization
- Mass media
4
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It happens when a system, policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race.
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RACISM
