Module 04: Race, Migration, and Health

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to race, migration, and health as discussed in the lecture.

Privilege

A set of unearned benefits or advantages granted to individuals based on their social identity.

Racism

The belief in the superiority of one race over another, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on race.

Institutionalized Racism

A type of racism that is embedded in the laws and regulations of a society or organization, resulting in unequal access to resources and opportunities.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare between groups that are often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.

Anti-Racist Action

Activities aimed at challenging and changing policies, practices, and beliefs that uphold racial inequality.

Decolonial Actions

Efforts aimed at dismantling colonial power structures and advocating for the rights and recognition of Indigenous peoples.

Migration

The movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, which can be within a country or across national borders.

Healthy Immigrant Effect

The observation that immigrants often arrive in better health than natives, but their health can deteriorate over time due to various factors in their new environment.

Racial Segregation

The physical separation of different racial groups within a community, often enforced by policies or societal norms.

Structural Racism

The systemic advantage or disadvantage given to individuals based on their racial identity, resulting from organizational practices and societal norms.

Cultural Racism

The universalization of a dominant culture which marginalizes and devalues the cultures of other racial and ethnic groups.

Colorism

Discrimination based on skin color, where lighter-skinned individuals may receive preferential treatment compared to those with darker skin.

Systemic Inequality

Inequities that are rooted in historical and societal structures that disadvantage certain groups while privileging others.

Social Justice

The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.

Intersectionality

A framework for understanding how various forms of inequality or disadvantage intersect and impact individuals.

Implicit Bias

The unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Microaggressions

Brief and commonplace verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities that can communicate hostile or negative slights towards marginalized groups.

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without permission or understanding.

White Privilege

The societal privileges that benefit white people over non-white people in some societies.

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices within a government or organization seeking to provide equal opportunity for historically marginalized groups.

Environmental Racism

The intentional or unintentional placement of low-income and minority communities in proximity to toxic waste sites, polluting industries, and other environmental hazards.

Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of wealth and resources within a society, which often correlates with race and ethnicity.

Racial Profiling

The use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense.

Tokenism

A practice where a minority group is represented in a situation to give the appearance of equality, without real representation or influence.

Social Stratification

A system by which a society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy, impacting resources, opportunities, and social standing.

Diversity

The presence of differences within a given setting, including race, gender, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of identity.

Inclusion

The practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging and support within an environment, particularly for marginalized groups.

Stereotyping

Oversimplified and standardized concepts or images of groups of people that do not account for individual differences.