English Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the definition of a racist?
An individual or belief system that supports or perpetuates racial hierarchy, viewing one race as superior to others.
Define antiracist.
An individual or belief system that actively opposes racism and advocates for racial equality and justice.
What does assimilationist mean?
A perspective that encourages marginalized groups to adopt the cultural norms of a dominant group, often at the expense of their own cultural identity.
What is segregationist ideology?
A viewpoint that supports the separation of different racial groups, often leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities.
What is intersectionality?
A framework for understanding how various social identities (race, gender, class, etc.) intersect and create unique experiences of discrimination or privilege.
What is dueling consciousness?
The internal conflict experienced by individuals who navigate between their own marginalized identity and the dominant culture.
Define race as a construct.
The idea that race is not a biological fact but a socially created classification used to justify inequality and discrimination.
How do racist ideas and policies create racial inequalities?
Racist ideas fuel policies that maintain systemic inequalities, creating disparities in areas like education, housing, and employment.
What is cultural racism?
The belief that certain cultures are inherently superior or inferior, leading to stereotypes and discrimination based on cultural identity.
How does capitalism relate to racism?
Capitalism can exacerbate racial inequalities by exploiting marginalized communities for profit, prioritizing economic gain over social equity.
Define systemic racism.
A framework of racial discrimination embedded in the policies, practices, and institutions of society, leading to unequal treatment of different racial groups.
What is neoliberalism?
An economic and political ideology emphasizing free markets, deregulation, and privatization, often exacerbating inequalities, including racial disparities.
What is colorblindness in the context of race?
An ideology suggesting that one should not “see” race and treat everyone equally without acknowledging racial differences or the impact of systemic racism.
What is the dominant discourse on race?
The prevailing narratives and ideas about race promoted by those in power, often marginalizing or misrepresenting minority perspectives.
What is the difference between micro-level and macro-level social relations?
Micro-level refers to individual interactions shaping personal experiences of race, while macro-level involves larger social structures influencing systemic inequalities.
Define ethnocentrism.
The belief that one’s own culture or ethnic group is superior to others, leading to prejudice and discrimination against those perceived as different.
Why does the dominant culture assign identity to minority groups?
The dominant culture assigns identities to maintain power, create division, and shape perceptions, often hindering minority self-definition.
Redlining
A discriminatory practice where banks deny services or impose unfair conditions based on the racial composition of neighborhoods.
Housing Discrimination
Unfair treatment in housing-related activities based on characteristics like race, ethnicity, or gender.
Five Elements of Reparations
Acknowledgment, apology, compensation, policy change, and investment aimed at addressing historical injustices.
Reparations
Compensation for past injustices related to slavery and systemic racism, acknowledging and addressing historical impacts.
Coates’ Arguments
Historical impact, ongoing inequalities, and moral obligation to address injustices through reparations.
Examples of Reparations in the U.S.
Includes the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and local housing assistance programs aimed at supporting affected communities.
Historical Information from “There There” Prelude and Interlude
Discusses violence against Native Americans, blood quantum laws, and King Philip’s War, highlighting colonization’s trauma.
