Week 13 - intersectionality and racism

Question 1

Intersectionality

Answer 1

Racism and other forms of oppression do not affect all groups in the same way, or all members of the same group.

Question 2

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

Answer 2

How multiple, interlocking systems of power and oppression affect people

Question 3

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw first introduced to address

Answer 3

the marginalization of black women in feminist and anti-racism politics.

Question 4

Why is intersectionality important

Answer 4

Bc its impossible to discuss and analyze one system of power without taking others into account

Question 5

Not using intersectionality results in

Answer 5

Ignoring the exp of some of the most marginalized groups

Question 6

Intersectionality invisibility

Answer 6

Not being a “prototypical member” of an identity group causes invisibility (invalidation)

Question 7

Example of intersectional invisibility

Answer 7

Global sisterhood

Question 8

Intersectionality is not a

Answer 8

Numbers game, more oppression doesnt mean ur more valid than others,

Or

Just bc one groups progressing, doesnt mean its at the expense of the other groups

Question 9

Just bc one groups progressing, doesnt mean its at the expense of the other groups example

Answer 9

Womens rights

Question 10

Oppression Olympics

Answer 10

Competing personal forms of oppression u face with others.

A derailment. Not good to engage in it; can contribute to silencing instead of addressing the problem!

Question 11

Important Axis of Power

Answer 11

Race
Gender
Class 
Sexual orientation 
Gender identity 
Age 
Religion 
(Dis)Ability 
Geographical location

Question 12

forms of feminism

Answer 12

• Intersectional feminism
• white feminism
• anti-racist feminism

Question 13

Why is intersectional feminism important

Answer 13

Bc there are diff stereotypes for diff groups, with diff exp. For each group. All of which need to be taken into account

Question 14

Example of intersectional feminism

Answer 14

Aboriginal women

“Is Canada Safe for Aboriginal Women?” article

Question 15

Anti-racist feminism

Answer 15

Intersections bw race, class and gender

Question 16

Anti-feminism name

Answer 16

• Marlee Kline

Question 17

Marlee Kline:

Answer 17

Canadian (white) feminists approach topics such as child custody, criminal law, etc. often ignores how race and racism shape the experiences of Canadian women of colour

Question 18

Topics of anti-racist feminism:

Answer 18

• immigration
• labour
• building solidarity with Indigenous women
• the role of culture in structuring women’s lives

Question 19

Anti-demise critical approach

Answer 19

Indigenous knowledge and intersectionality

Question 20

Race and class

Answer 20

• ignored in west, big deal elsewhere
• ## meritocracy

Question 21

Is canada a meritocracy

Answer 21

NO

Question 22

Meritocracy

Answer 22

Success is based on hard work and ability/talent, not on race as much

Question 23

Race, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Answer 23

• heteronormative society

- two-spirit - appropriated by LGBT, specific to indigenous ppl

Question 24

Race and age

Answer 24

• diff perceptions of age in diff communities

- kids of color not always treated like children, but as adults (harsher)

Question 25

Old age – Advantage or disadvantage?

Answer 25

Radicalized look at old people, young people

Question 26

Race and religion

Answer 26

- religion is racialize | - religion often used a euphemism for race in NEW racism

Question 27

Race and disability

Answer 27

- inc. marginalization - inadequate care - needs and problems are minimized in the eyes of the dominant group

Question 28

Media and fiction reflects the

Answer 28

Existing power imbalances in society

Question 29

Racism in media and fiction also

Answer 29

- shapes ppls opinions & perceptions | - teach ppl about the world

Question 30

How does racist media and fiction influence ppls opinions, attitudes and beleifs?

Answer 30

Subconscious subliminal racism leads to media biases (“It’s just a movie) - deliberate ad portrayals - stereotypes used/reinforced - false portrayal of developing countries

Question 31

Racism in fiction, even though its not real it still reflects the

Answer 31

Existing power imbalances, ideas, norms and hierarchies of society - reaffirms/shapes negative opinions

Question 32

Nanook of the north

Answer 32

- Robert fleherty - first documentary - stages scenes and situations - salvage ethnography approach - critical for presenting Inuit to outside - “myth of authenticy”

Question 33

Salvage ethnography:

Answer 33

is the recording of the practices and folklore of cultures threatened with extinction, including as a result of modernization.

Question 34

“Indian Princess” Stereotype

Answer 34

- media portrayal of indigenous women - white gaze - “exotic” women - actors aren’t even indigenous

Question 35

Tropes in Popular Culture

Answer 35

- Tokenism - “Magical Negro” (Spike Lee) - Mighty Whitey” - Spicy Latina - Asian Nerd - Submissive Asian woman - Middle Eastern terrorist - Middle Eastern/Muslim women oppressed - Ancient Astronauts

Question 36

Black face / asians in Hollywood

Answer 36

- Blackface decreased, but black characters still die first | - asians looking alike, interchangeable cultures and knowing martial arts inc.

Question 37

Racism in advertising

Answer 37

- target consumer in mind (white) - racist stereotypes - specialized ads - differences to mainstream ads

Question 38

Racism and the internet

Answer 38

- open to racist attacks - trolling/impersonating POC But also - opportunity to meet other POC - builds pride and confidence - learns about ur own culture

Question 39

How race is performed online?

Answer 39

(Everyone is white until proven otherwise)