CLASS 20 Discrimination and Policy

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary regarding discrimination and policy related to race and ethnicity as discussed in the lecture.

Discrimination

Unjust treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Dissimilarity Index

A measure that quantifies the relative separation or integration of different groups in neighborhoods.

Redlining

A discriminatory practice in which services (financial and otherwise) are denied to residents of certain areas based on race or ethnicity.

Fair Housing Act of 1968

A law that prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Motherhood Wage Penalty

The reduction in earnings that mothers face compared to childless women with similar characteristics.

Employment Discrimination

When individuals with the same qualifications are treated differently in hiring, promotions, or pay due to race or gender.

Societal Costs of Discrimination

The economic and social impacts on society due to discriminatory practices that prevent equitable participation.

Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative

A historical initiative aimed at assimilating Native American children and eradicating tribal identity.

Earnings Disparities

Differences in income levels among different demographic groups often influenced by race or gender discrimination.

Housing Segregation

The separation of groups into different neighborhoods based on race or income, often influenced by discriminatory policies.