Key terms Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is prejudice?
When someone has a belief (usually negative) about a person/group based on stereotypes
E.g Racism, homophobia, ableism, sexism
What is discrimination?
Where someone acts on their prejudice beliefs
Some protection within law to prevent discrimination = Equality act 2010
What is racism?
The individual + systematic manifestation of the uneven distribution of power + prejudice related to culturally defined ideas of race
What are the different types of racism? (in order)
- Internalised racism
- Interpersonal racism
- Institutional racism
- Structural racism
What is internalised racism?
Lies within individuals, private beliefs about race, may be unconscious or psychologically rooted
What is interpersonal racism?
Occurs between individuals, anecdotal, when individuals interact with eachother + their private racial beliefs affect public interactions
What is institutional racism?
Occurs within individuals + systems of power, unfair policies + discriminatory practises of institutions
What is structural racism?
Racial bias among institutions + across society, effects of societal factors
What is multiculturalism?
Means that all people within society or culture live together harmoniously sharing + enjoying or celebrating their cultural differences
Would mean that racism didnt exist
What is cultural imperialism?
The idea of the culture of 1 powerful civilisation, country, or institution having great unreciprocated influence on another less powerful entity + culturally dominates them
What is nationalism?
Being proud of ur country - idea that your country is more important than others
Making countries less important so youre more important
What are imagined communities?
Populations of individuals who never come into contact with majority of members, but all self-identify under a shared community identity
E.g. Feeling connected with people due to nationalism
