RACE SOCY STUDY

discrimination

Unfair treatment of groups of people.

ethnic group

Consists of those who share the same cultural heritage, including languages, nation or origin, and religion.

ethnocentrism

The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others.

institutional discrimination

The policies and practices of institutions that favor some groups at the expense of others.

prejudice

Irrational feelings toward members of a particular group.

race

A group of people perceived to be distinct on the basis of physical appearance.

racial hierarchy

a social system that ranks different racial groups unequally, placing one group at the top with more power, privilege, and resources

racism

Belief in the superiority of one or more racial groups that creates and maintains a racial hierarchy.

stereotypes

Predetermined ideas about particular groups of people that are passed on through hearsay or small samples and held regardless of evidence.

colorblind ideology

minimizes the role of systemic racism in shaping outcomes for racial minorities

minimization

the act or process of reducing something to its lowest possible amount, size, or importance

naturalization

the process of voluntarily becoming a United States citizen

microaggressions

Everyday slights aimed, intentionally or unintentionally, at racial and ethnic minority groups.

Abstract liberalism

using equality language to oppose policies addressing inequality.

Culturalization

blaming minority culture instead of systems.

Weathering

refers to the physical health damage caused by long-term stress from racism and inequality.

#AirbnbWhileBlack

reports that Black users experienced discrimination when booking through Airbnb, such as hosts rejecting requests based on perceived race.