Race and Ethnicity Chapter 9

ethnic nationalism

An ideological movement that resists cultural and social assimilation, and believes that racial integration leads not to liberation but only to more oppression

homophily

Refers to the practice of associating with people like you

identity politics

Refers to political action intended to address the unique interests and hardships of minority groups who have historically faced oppression and who continue to be excluded from mainstream society

civil society

Refers to society as a whole, linked by common interests and collective action, excluding governmental as well as economic organizations and institutions

political correctness

Refers to discourse that, while designed to minimize offense to marginalized groups, ends up censoring certain speech or attitudes deemed off-limits

hate groups

Social groups that present a threat to a multiracial democratic society and are often closely tied with white nationalist organizations.

digital divide

The split between those with and without twenty-four-hour access to valuable information, educational software, social networking websites, local and national news, and medical advice.