Review Notes on Race, Affirmative Action, and Sociology

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts discussed in the lecture regarding race, affirmative action, and sociological theories.

Reverse Discrimination

A situation in which affirmative action policies favor one group over another, often leading to claims of unfair treatment towards the majority group.

Bakke Case

A landmark Supreme Court case concerning affirmative action and the use of race as a factor in college admissions.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Imperialism

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Slave Codes

Laws that defined the status of slaves and the rights of masters, determining the legal status of slavery in the United States.

Thirteenth Amendment

The constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the United States.

Separate but Equal

A legal doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson that justified racial segregation as long as the separate facilities were deemed equal.

Master Status

A person's social status that holds particular significance and influences other aspects of identity.

Differential Justice

The concept that individuals may be treated differently by the legal system based on their characteristics, such as race or socioeconomic status.

Victim Discounting

The tendency to view certain victims of crime as less deserving of sympathy or justice, particularly in discussions of black-on-black crime.

Colortocracy

A social system in which individuals’ social positions are determined by their color and race, impacting opportunities and status.

Neo-Slavery

The modern persistence of slavery-like conditions, exploitation, and discrimination against African Americans after the Reconstruction era.

Talented Tenth

A term referring to the leadership class of African Americans, particularly promoted by W.E.B. Du Bois.

Structural Realities

The systemic and institutional factors that affect social status and opportunities beyond individual effort.

Xenophobia

A fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often leading to discrimination and prejudice.