Introduction to Studying the Social Sciences /

This set of flashcards covers key concepts discussed in the lecture on social sciences, focusing on intolerance, ethical considerations regarding life and death, and the evolution of societal norms.

Tier-1 Superficial Tolerance

A type of intolerance characterized by shallow acceptance without true understanding or integration of minorities into society.

Labelling Minorities

The act of assigning negative stereotypes to minority groups, such as labeling Muslims as 'radical' and associated with violence.

Segregation of Minorities

The practice of excluding minorities from visibility in community spaces, exemplified by the Quebec Bill-21.

Scapegoating Minorities

Blaming minority groups for broader societal issues, often to distract from the actual problems.

Multiculturalism Distortion

The erroneous belief that multiculturalism dilutes European culture, viewing it as a 'marxist' ideology.

Liberals as Traitors

The distorted portrayal of liberals as enemies promoting an 'islamization' of Europe.

Violent Islam Myth

The misconception that Islam as a religion is inherently violent and incompatible with Western values.

Sanctity of Life Ethos

The principle that life is inherently valuable and sacred, rooted in religious, moral, and philosophical doctrines.

Quality of Life Ethos

An approach that emphasizes subjective well-being and individual autonomy in assessing the value of life.

Assisted Suicide

The practice of providing help to a person to end their own life, often debated in the context of laws and ethical considerations.

Mercy Killing

The act of ending a life to alleviate suffering, often controversial in legal and moral contexts.

Polygamy

The practice of marrying multiple spouses, debated in terms of recognition and acknowledgment in societal context.

Empowerment Paradigm

A view that considers sex work as a legitimate and potentially empowering choice for women.

Oppression Paradigm

The belief that all sex work is exploitative and a form of violence against women, rooted in patriarchal dynamics.

Polymorphous Paradigm

A nuanced perspective that recognizes sex work can be both empowering and exploitative based on context.

Legalization of Abortion

The process by which abortion rights have expanded over time, reflecting changes in societal values regarding women's rights.

Roe v. Wade

A landmark Supreme Court decision that established women's right to choose an abortion within the first two trimesters of pregnancy.

Therapeutic Abortion Committees (TAC)

Committees intended to evaluate and approve abortion requests, critiqued for inefficiency in providing timely access.

Public Morality Laws

Laws reflecting societal norms and morality, debated in the context of consensual sexual practices.

Marshall Plan

A U.S. initiative after World War II aimed at providing economic aid to help rebuild Western European economies.