Sociology 1027A: Race, Ethnicity, and Colonialism

Social construction

Knowledge derived from social interactions and perceptions.

Micro perspective

Focus on individual interactions and experiences.

Meso perspective

Analysis of groups and organizations.

Macro perspective

Examination of large-scale systems and structures.

Social inequality

Unequal distribution of resources based on significant differences.

Race

Socially significant differences categorized by physical traits.

Ethnicity

Cultural characteristics defining a group identity.

Indigenous Peoples

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.

Immigration

Movement of people across borders for settlement.

Post-Truth

Facts less influential than emotion and belief.

C.W. Mills

Sociologist emphasizing individual and societal interrelation.

Thomas Theorem

Defined situations are real in their consequences.

Racism

System of race-based privilege across society.

Systemic Racism

Macro-level racism beyond individual bias.

NODAPL protests

Resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Oxford Dictionary 2016

Word of the Year: 'Post-Truth'.

Causal factor

Element explaining non-random social outcomes.

Common sense knowledge

Everyday understanding shaped by social interactions.

Color supremacy ideology

Belief system supporting racial privilege.

Sociological examination

Analyzing social patterns and their significance.

Preferential access

Unequal opportunity to resources and benefits.

Socially significant differences

Differences impacting social status and resources.

Black and Racialized Student Supports

Counseling for race-related stress by community members.

UWO Peer Support Centre

Resource for student emotional and mental support.

Indigenous Initiatives

Programs aimed at supporting Indigenous student needs.

International Student Wellness

Support services tailored for international student health.

Micro-Level Analyses

Focus on individual interactions and prejudices.

Micro-Aggressions

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions.

Invisible Knapsack

Metaphor for unacknowledged white privilege benefits.

White Privilege

Unearned advantages granted to white individuals.

Symbolic Ethnicities

Choice of ethnic identity for white Americans.

Asymmetry of Curiosity

Unequal interest in Black culture by white peers.

Bicultural Skills

Ability of Black students to navigate white environments.

Affirmative Action

Policies to support underrepresented groups in employment.

Optional Ethnicities

Whites' ability to choose their ethnic identity.

Race-Related Stress

Emotional strain from experiences of racism.

Community Safety

Sense of security among marginalized student groups.

Lived Experience

Personal knowledge gained through direct involvement.

Curiosity Burden

Pressure on minorities to educate others about their culture.

Sociology's Role

Discipline that reveals social dynamics of privilege.

Understanding Race Relations

Awareness of how ethnicity affects societal interactions.

Cultural Navigation

Skills needed to operate in diverse social settings.

Discussion Strategies

Approaches to enhance understanding of race issues.

Campus Community

Collective environment for student support and interaction.

Meso-Level Analyses

Focus on group and organizational dynamics.

Categorization

Classifying individuals into specific groups.

Labelling

Assigning names or categories to individuals.

Definition of the Situation

Norms and contexts shaping a label's meaning.

Consequences of Labelling

Impact of labels on individuals' lives.

Authoritarian Personality

Susceptibility to prejudice beyond mere attitudes.

Realistic Conflict Theory

Competition for resources breeds inter-group hostility.

Contact Theory

Increased interaction may reduce group antagonism.

Robber's Cave Experiment

Study demonstrating conflict resolution through cooperation.

Social Context

Environmental factors influencing tension and prejudice.

Competition

Struggle for limited resources causing animosity.

Cooperation

Working together fosters tolerance and positive attitudes.

In-Group

Group with shared identity or characteristics.

Out-Group

Group perceived as different or outside one's own.

External Forces

Societal influences creating group divisions.

Durkheim's Studies

Research linking social factors to mental health.

Marginalized Populations

Groups overrepresented in negative social outcomes.

Mental Health Outcomes

Effects of social determinants on psychological well-being.

Streaming

Educational practice of grouping students by ability.

Differentiated Experiences

Varied individual experiences based on social identity.

Grades Slipping

Decline in academic performance due to external factors.

Residential Schools

Institutions aimed at assimilating Indigenous children.

Colonization

Control of one territory by another power.

Settler-colonialism

Replacement of indigenous populations by settlers.

White supremacy

Ideology enforcing racial superiority and dominance.

Social constructionism

Examines how society shapes racial categories.

Critical Race Theory

Analyzes laws reinforcing racial marginalization.

Intersectionality

Understanding overlapping social identities and their impact.

Racial oppression

Systematic discrimination based on race.

Economic inequalities

Disparities in wealth and resources among groups.

Cultural disconnection

Separation from one's cultural identity and practices.

Political power

Authority to govern and control a territory.

Indigenous Peoples

Original inhabitants of a territory, often marginalized.

Macro level racism

Societal structures perpetuating racial discrimination.

Ordinary racism

Commonplace and normalized racial discrimination.

Legal policies

Laws that can reinforce or challenge racial inequality.

Historical narrative

Storytelling that shapes understanding of past events.

Gall-Peters projection

Map projection emphasizing land area over shape.

Racial categories

Socially constructed classifications of human groups.

Forced disconnection

Imposed separation from land and community.

Exploitation

Utilization of resources or people for gain.

Ethnicity

Social group sharing common cultural traits.

Racism's purpose

Maintains status quo and power dynamics.

Royal Proclamation of 1763

Claimed British sovereignty over Indigenous peoples.

Indian Act (1876)

Legislation aimed at assimilating Indigenous Peoples.

Residential Schools

Institutions forcing Indigenous children to assimilate.

Voting Rights for FN

First Nations could vote federally in 1960.

Potlatch Ban

Ceremonial gatherings illegal until 1951.

Indian Status

Women lost status if married non-Indigenous.

Poverty Rates

41% of Status FN children live in poverty.

Language Knowledge (1951-2007)

Indigenous language speakers dropped from 87% to 20%.

Violence Against Indigenous Women

High rates of violence and disappearances reported.

Children's Remains Discovery

Over 1,900 uninvestigated remains found nationwide.

Calls for Justice

231 recommendations in the Final Report.

Racism as Personal Trouble

Racism often perceived as individual experience.

Structural Analysis of Racism

Requires understanding broader societal issues.