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Ascriptive difference

Refers to a social class placement that is primarily hereditary, where individuals are placed in a stratification system due to qualities beyond their control.

Model Minority

The stereotype that Asian Americans are exemplary among racial minorities due to cultural traits such as valuing education and hard work.

Principle-implementation gap

The disparity between established principles or ideals and their actual implementation in real-world situations.

Racial resentment

Resentment over perceived gains of minorities, viewed as a loss for white groups.

Social desirability bias

A response bias where individuals answer questions in a way they believe will be viewed favorably by others.

Unassimilable

Incapable of assimilating or integrating into a different culture.

Gerrymandering

Manipulating district lines for personal or political gain.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislation that enforces the 15th amendment, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.

Psychological benefit of voting

The feeling that one’s voice is heard through participation in elections.

Framing

The way a topic is presented, which influences how it is perceived by the audience.

Racial priming

Media influence on audience thoughts regarding race.

Linked fate model

The belief that an individual’s well-being is tied to the success of their racial group.

Cumulative voting

A voting system that allows voters to cast multiple votes for candidates, strengthening minority votes.

Majority-minority localities

Areas where minority candidates generally win office as they make up the majority of the population.

Cracking

The practice of separating voters, usually minorities, into different districts to dilute their voting power.

Packing

Consolidating voters into one district to reduce their influence in other districts.

Preclearance provisions

Requirements for jurisdictions to obtain court approval before making electoral changes that violate the 14th and 15th amendments.

Senate malapportionment

Occurs when a legislative body has districts with substantively different population sizes.