Lecture 12: Important Topics Flashcards
Critical Race Theory Examines?
race and racism in terms of power relations in society
When was the beginning of the critical race theory?
1980’s USA
idealists:
Racism is about attitudes, social teachings, ideas, thinking
realists:
Racism is about the way a society allocates privilege and status
Idealist solutions:
Let us change people’s opinions! Realists: No, this is not enough; something must change structurally
Does the critical race theory have a lot to do with law and history?
Yes
Define Revisionist history
Examining (USA) history from minority perspective
Define Critique of liberalism
Critique of colour blindness and ideas of neutrality, equality and individualism
Idealist vs realist approaches
Realist solutions are in changing physical realities of minorities’ lives (work conditions; immigration quotas; law convictions, etc.) Idealist solutions are in changing words, behaviours and attitudes (racist speech; media representation, etc.)
Racism targets minority groups And ___ __ _____
People of colour
T or F? Typically, each group labeled with different stereotypes and perceptions; often – different treatment
True
Define Polarizing stereotypes
Normalize whiteness; make white “default” and “neutral”
Are seemingly positive stereotypes rooted in racism?
Yes
Define Privilege
Benefits that favor one specific group. Often invisible to those who benefit from it but obvious to those who lack these benefits. Privilege – often amounts to “normal life” for those who benefit from it; opportunities. Both obvious and passive advantages.
Define white privilege
Where do these people benefit?
Institutionalized benefits for white people
employment, education, law, One’s own worth, being seen as individual (neutral/unlabeled category.)
