Social Constructionism and Intersectionality

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary terms and definitions related to social constructionism, race, gender, disability, and health geography.

Social Constructionism

The theory that suggests society creates categories, such as gender roles, that are not based solely on biological factors.

Essentialism

The belief that individuals possess inherent traits that are immutable and define them.

Racialization

The process of labeling a group of people as a specific 'race' based on physical traits.

Structural Racism

Racism embedded within societal rules and practices, beyond individual prejudice.

Redlining

The discriminatory practice of denying loans to people based on their neighborhood's racial makeup.

Racial Wealth Gap

The significant disparity in wealth and property ownership between different racial groups.

Contract Buying

A housing trap that allows individuals to make payments on a property without owning it until the final payment.

Sex vs. Gender

Sex refers to biological attributes, while gender is a social identity that encompasses roles and expectations.

Gender Roles

Societal norms dictating appropriate behaviors for men and women.

Patriarchy

A social system wherein men hold power and authority over women.

Gendered Space

Areas designated as appropriate for one gender over another.

Intersectional Analysis

An approach that examines how various aspects of a person's identity interact to shape their experiences of discrimination.

Heteronormativity

The societal assumption that heterosexuality is the default or norm.

Built Environment

Human-made spaces including buildings and infrastructure that shape our living environment.

Social Model of Disability

The perspective that views disabilities as results of societal barriers rather than individual impairments.

Accessibility

The ease with which people can access services, facilities, and environments.

Universal Design

The design of products and environments to be usable by all people, regardless of ability.

Deinstitutionalization

The process of moving individuals with mental disabilities from institutional settings to community-based facilities.

Social Determinants of Health

Factors such as socioeconomic status and environment that influence health outcomes.

Health Care Delivery Geography 

Disability vs. Impairment

Medical Model of Disability

Geography of Disease

Sexual citizenship

• Reparations

• Public sphere vs. private sphere