APA 1302 Race

Multicultural Canada

Canada proclaims to be a multicultural nation supporting the freedom and rights of minority peoples.

Cultural pluralism

A concept contrasting with melting pot, emphasizing the coexistence of diverse cultures.

Cultural mosaic

A common metaphor used to describe the diversity of cultures in Canada.

Assimilation

When minority groups adopt characteristics of the dominant culture.

Whitestream

Refers to the dominant culture in Canada, often based on European white experiences.

Race

A category of people regarded as socially distinct because they share genetic traits believed to be important by those in power.

Ethnic group

A category of people regarded as socially distinct because they share a way of life and commitment to shared ideas and norms.

Minority group

A socially identified collection of people who experience discrimination and suffer social disadvantages.

Racial categories

Social creations based on meanings given to selected physical traits.

Racial classifications

Based on continuous traits with arbitrary lines drawn to create categories.

Racial classification systems

Developed as white Europeans explored and colonized the globe, used to justify colonization, slavery, and genocide.

Racial segregation

The separation of people or groups based on their appearance.

Segregation in Canada

Has a long history, starting with indigenous peoples and affecting black people in various aspects of life.

Racism in sport

The persistence of racial discrimination and stereotypes in sports.

Kainaiwa Nation

The largest reservation in Canada.

Historical context of native athletes

Native athletes were historically banned from amateur sports.

Racial ideology in sports

Achievements of white athletes attributed to character, while those of black and indigenous athletes are attributed to biology.

Dynamics of racial and ethnic relations in sports

Race and ethnicity remain significant in sports today, with ongoing challenges.

Consequences of racial ideology in sports

Includes desegregation of revenue-producing sports and management barriers for minorities.