Institutional Racism and Its Impact on Society

Institutional Racism

Systemic denial of fair treatment in institutions.

Systemic Racism

Another term for institutional racism affecting society.

Racist Ideas

Beliefs about group capacities influencing social policies.

Ethnically Neutral Policies

Policies that disadvantage minority groups despite neutrality.

University Racism

Racism manifested within university settings and practices.

Standards Dimensions

Racial biases in educational standards set by whites.

Content Dimensions

Curriculum shaped by Eurocentric perspectives in universities.

Visible Minority Faculty

Underrepresented faculty members, especially women, in academia.

Indigenous Courses

Mandatory courses on Indigenous topics in some universities.

Anti-Black Racism

Racism specifically targeting Black individuals and communities.

Under-Policing

Neglecting crime investigations in minority communities.

Over-Policing

Excessive suspicion of minorities as crime perpetrators.

Robyn Maynard

Scholar analyzing anti-Black racism in criminal justice.

Association of Blackness and Criminality

Linking Black identity with crime historically.

State Violence

Harmful actions by state against marginalized communities.

Racial Profiling

Targeting individuals based on race for suspicion.

Psychological Impact

Effects of profiling on mental health of Black individuals.

New Racism

Contemporary racism disguised in socially acceptable language.

Islamophobia

Prejudice against Muslims and Islamic culture.

Vancouver Police Department

Criticized for racism in high-profile cases.

National Inquiry (2019)

Report on police negligence towards Indigenous women's cases.

Colin Kaepernick

Athlete punished for protesting racism in sports.

Explicit Racism

Old style racism from organized hate groups.

Aryan Nations

A white supremacist group promoting racial purity.

Proud Boys

A far-right group opposing political correctness.

Racialized Groups

Groups perceived as undermining white civilization.

Race Mixing

Opposition to interracial relationships by racist groups.

Hate Groups

Organizations targeting minorities and immigrants.

Online Racism

Racism prevalent on the Internet and social media.

Hate Crimes

Acts intended to intimidate specific groups.

Islamophobia

Hostility towards Muslims, especially post-9/11.

Anti-Muslim Incidents

500 reported incidents in early 2019 in the US.

Racialized Canadians

Three times more likely to face online hate.

Freedom of Expression

Canadian constitutional right to express opinions.

David Ahenakew Case

Example of difficulty proving hate crimes.

Cultural Talk

Belief in inherent essence of cultures.

Race Thinking

Divides people into deserving and undeserving categories.

European Islamophobia Report-2018

Document highlighting women's victimization in Islamophobia.

Runnymede Trust

Defines conditions for recognizing Islamophobia.

'Good Muslims' vs 'Bad Muslims'

Dichotomy justifying military action against perceived threats.

Anti-terrorism Act

Canadian law influenced by race thinking ideology.

Social Acceptability of Racism

Internet normalizes and spreads racist ideologies.

Racial and Cultural Inferiority

Muslims viewed as inferior by Islamophobic beliefs.

Institutional Racism

Legitimization of anti-Muslim sentiment in major institutions.

Post-9/11 Racism

Increased hostility towards Muslims after terrorist attacks.

Violence Against Minorities

Hate groups commit acts of violence against them.

Islamophobia

Prejudice against Muslims, intensified post-9/11.

War on Terror

Military actions justified by perceived Muslim threats.

Bad Muslims

Term used to categorize Muslims needing reform.

Good Muslims

Idealized Muslims, contrasted with 'bad Muslims'.

Surveillance

Monitoring of individuals deemed as threats.

Detention

Holding individuals without trial, often targeted at Muslims.

Neoliberal Capitalism

Economic system linked to exploitation of Muslim countries.

Colonialism

Historical domination leading to economic subordination.

Neo-colonialism

Modern exploitation via institutions like IMF and WB.

Militarization

Increase of military presence in civilian areas.

Working Class Muslims

Targeted group in war on terror policies.

Natural Resources Control

Western goal in reforming Muslim-majority countries.

Islamic Misogyny Narrative

Media portrayal of Islam as inherently misogynistic.

Anti-Asian Racism

Systemic discrimination against Asian individuals.

COVID-19 Impact

Pandemic increased discrimination against Asian communities.

Historical Discrimination

Laws in 18th century BC against Asian populations.

Electoral Franchise Act of 1885

Restricted voting rights for South Asians.

Chinese Head Tax

Fee imposed to limit Chinese immigration.

Japanese Internment Camps

Relocation of Japanese Canadians during WWII.

Komagata Maru Incident

Restriction of Indian immigrants to Canada.

Systemic Racism

Embedded discrimination within legal and societal structures.

Judicial Prejudice

Bias affecting outcomes in legal cases.

Legal Education Role

Influences future lawyers to combat racism.

Representation in Law Schools

Low percentage of Asian faculty in Canadian law.

Diverse faculties

Varied educational backgrounds promoting inclusivity.

Anti-racist curriculum

Educational content aimed at combating racism.

Live Caregiver Program (LCP)

Government immigration program for hiring caregivers.

Filipina workers in LCP

80-90% of caregivers are from the Philippines.

Criticism of LCP

Low wages, poor conditions, and isolation reported.

Model-minority myth

Positive stereotypes about Asian Canadians' success.

William Petterson

Developed the model-minority myth concept.

Anti-Asian racism

Denial of racism due to model-minority stereotype.

Settler colonialism

Permanent occupation of indigenous lands by colonizers.

Indigenous lands dispossession

Indigenous people control minimal land in Canada.

Indigenous poverty

Extreme poverty due to colonization and land loss.

Dr. Pamela Palmater

Mi'kmaq lawyer and activist addressing Indigenous issues.

Health disparities

Significant health gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

Chronic poverty

Ongoing economic hardship among Indigenous communities.

Federal government criticism

Inadequate response to Indigenous poverty issues.

Overcrowded housing crises

Unsafe living conditions contributing to health issues.

Corporate colonialism

Continued exploitation of Indigenous resources by corporations.

Resource extraction

Corporations extract resources without Indigenous consent.

Systemic negligence

Lack of government action worsening Indigenous conditions.

Education gap

Significant differences in educational attainment.

Cultural self-sufficiency

Indigenous communities' historical independence and governance.

Blaming the victim

Narrative perpetuating poverty among Indigenous peoples.

Political control

Efforts to maintain dominance over Indigenous lands.

Culture of Poverty

Thesis blaming individuals for their poverty.

First Nations' Cultures

Cultural context for understanding poverty crises.

Blame the Victim

Government narrative blaming Indigenous for their suffering.

Structural Explanations

Racism and economic disparities cause Indigenous poverty.

Historical Explanations

Historical context explaining socio-economic conditions.

Weight of History

Historical argument for Indigenous socio-economic conditions.

Liberal Historical Argument

Blames colonial oppression for Indigenous issues.