Human Diversity Quiz #2

Zweig’s Power Grid: Working Class

Jobs under supervision, not the boss, little control over work, blue/white collar, and 62% of U.S labor force.

Zweig’s Power Grid: Capitalist Class

In control of corporations who employ working class (CEOs, CFOs, etc.) power in many realms, and 2% of U.S labor force.

Zweig’s Power Grid: Middle Class

“Pro” people, supervisors, small business owners, receive salaries and answer to bosses, level of autonomy and control, and 36% of U.S. labor force.

What is the concept of privilege?

Master statuses that provide advantage making life easier, safer, and normative for those who posses it.

What are Michael Oliver’s Disability Definitions?

Determines consequences in social interactions and social policies, used to distinguish those who can’t and won’t work, development of new definitions used to challenge social problems, and used to identify who can receive services and assistance.

What is the definition of disability?

Any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions).

What is the diversity in disabilities?

Visible disabilities are seen such as mobility problems and invisible is unseen such as anxiety and depression.

What does discreditable mean?

That a stigma can be hidden.

What is privilege seen by those who have it and those who don’t?

Those who have it don’t see it versus those who don’t have it.

Who created the term white privilege?

Peggy McIntosh

What are the 2 statuses included in social class?

ascribed status (A social position assigned to a person at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life). And achieved status (A social position a person earns, chooses, or accomplishes through their own efforts, abilities, and skills.)

What are the concepts of entitlement?

Belief that a person deserves special treatment, privileges, or material goods without earning them or fulfilling reciprocal obligations.

What are the concepts of being unmarked?

Default, normal, or baseline condition in language and society that goes unnoticed because it is treated as the standard

What are the concepts of not stigmatized?

Removes negative social judgments, unfair labels, and structural barriers attached to a condition, identity, or group

What is racial profiling?

targeting individuals for suspicion of a crime or greater scrutiny based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin

What is stigma?

negative and often unfair beliefs or a strong feeling of societal disapproval directed at a person or group

What is racial bias?

unfair judgment, preference, or prejudice for or against a person or group based on their race or ethnicity

What are the 6 complexities of privilege and stigma?

1. Stigma doesn’t always produce disadvantage

2. People with privilege may also be affected by stigma

3. Every person occupies multiple master statuses

4. Some stigmas may cancel out privilege

5. Stigma/privilege are not equivalent concepts/experiences

6. Privilege/stigma impacts personal identity development

What is The definition of disability according to the CDC?

any condition of the body or mind that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities and interact with the world around them

Michael Oliver's "Disability Definitions: The Politics of Meaning" article overall

message

Argues that definitions of disability are never neutral or purely scientific; instead, they are political constructs created by able-bodied authorities to maintain power and justify the social oppression of disabled people

What are microaggressions?

Brief, everyday verbal, behavioral, or environmental slights or indignities that communicate hostile or derogatory attitudes toward members of marginalized groups

How many adults in U.S have some type of disability?

1 in 4

How many adults 65yrs+ have a disabilty?

2 out of 5