Terms Flashcards
Class
Is a social construct
Race
Is a social construct
Ethnicity
Ethnic character, background, or affiliation
Gender
Is a social construct
Sexuality
The condition of being characterized and distinguished by sex.
Sex
Is a biological construct
Ability
Is a social construct
Racism
A system of advantages of one group over others, based on race.
Classism
Is a social construct. Bias based on social or economic class.
Ethnocentrism
Is judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one’s own culture. It is a social construxt
Sexism
A system of advantages of one group over others, based on gender
Heterosexism
A system of advantages of one group over others based on sexual orientation
Ableism
A system of advantages of one group over others based on ability
Selective perception
A form of bias because we interpret information in a way that is congruent with our existing values and beliefs
Oppression
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control