UCSD Anth 23 Final

sovereignty

The authority of a group or nation to govern itself without outside interference.

affirmative action

Policies that aim to increase opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups, especially in education and employment.

women and multiculturalism

women’s experiences and rights are shaped by the cultural traditions, values, and identities of the groups they belong to.

Japanese internment

During World War II, the United States forcibly relocated and incarcerated about 120,000 people of Japanese descent

American Indian treatment

A government policy that tried to break apart Indigenous political and cultural continuity by dissolving tribal recognition and rights.

Asian American Identity

A collective identity shaped by shared experiences of migration, racism, and community-building among people in the U.S. with roots in diverse Asian cultures.

Occupation of Alcatraz

A movement in which Indigenous activists reclaimed space and visibility to challenge ongoing colonial control and assert their rights.

Female genital mutilation

culturally rooted practice tied to gender expectations and social belonging, though widely recognized as harmful and a violation of rights.

Politics of preemption

When higher authorities block or override local decisions in ways that limit communities’ ability to shape their own policies.

American Indian economic double bind

A situation where Indigenous communities are expected to be self-sufficient while facing rules that restrict their economic choices and growth.

Model minority

A stereotype that portrays certain minority groups as universally successful, which masks diversity and reinforces racial hierarchies.

Seminoles working

Refers to how Seminole people historically balanced wage labor with maintaining cultural practices and community autonomy.

Immigrant women

Women whose migration experiences shape their identities, labor roles, and family dynamics in unique and often challenging ways.

Multiracial identity

A sense of self formed by belonging to more than one racial group and navigating multiple cultural worlds.

Race Traitor

concept encouraging white people to reject whiteness as a system of privilege and work against racial hierarchy.

Ecumenical America

The idea of a national identity that seeks unity by incorporating diverse cultures, often while still maintaining dominant norms.

White identity

A socially constructed sense of belonging tied to historical privilege, racial categories, and power structures.

Patriarchal households

Family systems where men hold primary authority and gender roles are structured around male dominance.

Anti-miscegenation laws

Laws that banned interracial marriage and relationships in order to preserve racial boundaries and power structures.

Need-based sovereignty

The argument that communities deserve self-governance based on ongoing cultural, political, and material needs rather than historic rights alone.

Yellow peril

A racist fear that Asian people threaten Western society, often used to justify exclusion, violence, and discriminatory policies.

Racial quotas

Policies that set specific numerical targets for including people from certain racial groups, usually to address inequality or diversify institutions.

Virtuous Filipinas

A stereotype that portrays Filipina women as morally pure, obedient, and family-oriented in ways that reinforce gender and racial expectations.

White guilt

Feelings of shame or responsibility some white people experience when confronting histories of racism and privilege.

Multicultural people

Individuals who grow up within or belong to multiple cultural backgrounds and navigate blended identities.

Tribal enrollment

The process by which a Native nation determines who is officially recognized as a member of the tribe.

Individualistic white women

A description of white women who prioritize personal autonomy and self-interest in ways shaped by dominant cultural norms.

White anti-racism training

Programs designed to help white participants understand racial privilege and learn to challenge racism in their behavior and institutions.

Cultural identity formation

The process through which people develop a sense of who they are based on cultural background, community, and lived experience.

Ethnic revival

A renewed interest in preserving, reclaiming, or celebrating one’s ethnic heritage, often as a response to assimilation pressures.

Scapegoating

Blaming a person or group for problems they did not cause as a way to relieve tension or avoid addressing deeper issues.

Colonial feminism

A form of feminism that claims to help women in non-Western cultures while actually reinforcing colonial power and stereotypes.

Richard Nixon

The U.S. president who expanded tribal self-determination policies but also carried out actions that deepened government distrust.

Constrict theory

The idea that increasing diversity can initially reduce trust and social connection within communities.

Purity balls

Events promoting abstinence where young girls pledge purity, often reinforcing strict gender roles.

Blood quantum requirements

Rules that determine Native identity or tribal belonging based on the percentage of a person’s Indigenous ancestry.

Bridging social capital

Social connections that link people across different groups and help build cooperation and shared resources.

Sexist coming-of-age rituals

Cultural practices that treat boys and girls differently in ways that reinforce gender inequality.

Burqas and headscarves

Clothing worn by some Muslim women that can represent faith, identity, community expectations, or debates over freedom and control.