Intro to Anti-Black Racism
What does the term "Stereotype" mean?
A belief about a certain group of people that simplifies them.
What is Segregation?
Segregation is the separating of Black individuals (commonly referred to as "Colored") from their White counterparts. Examples of segregation were seen in education, employment, housing and healthcare
How does discrimination impact housing for Black Canadians?
Black Canadians face unfair treatment, higher upfront payments, and limited access to better neighborhoods.
What does Jim Crow mean?
Jim Crow is a derogatory term referring to African Americans (racial slur)
When was Frederick Douglass born and when did he escape Slavery ?
Born in February 14th 1818. Escaped 1838.
What does the term "Marginalization" mean?
Exclusion of a certain group from society for reasons such as their skin tone, gender, sexuality etc.
What are Jim Crow Laws?
It was enforcing racial segregation in 19th and 20th century in the US by law. "Jim Crow" was a term which was used for African Americans
How does bias affect employment for Black individuals?
Resumes with African names get fewer callbacks, and vague reasons are used to avoid promoting/hiring Black candidates.
In what ways does the "Song of the Roustabouts" scene in Dumbo reinforce stereotypes?
It shows faceless Black laborers constructing the circus, reinforcing stereotypes of Black people as manual workers and laborers.
Where did Frederick Douglass give speeches about enslavement?
Across the North and Midwest USA
What do Black Canadians face higher rates of?
Poverty and unemployment
What is Redlining?
Redlining is when banks deny loans or mortgages based on the location of the client. Redlining usually targetted communities and areas that had a large Black population
How does bias affect education for Black students?
Black students are often placed in lower-level programs, leading to lower college/university acceptance rates.
How does the depiction of the crows in Dumbo perpetuate harmful racial stereotypes?
1. exaggerated speech patterns and accents
2. jazz-style singing with scat vocalizations, one crow mimicking a jazz trumpet.
3. The lead crow is named Jim Crow, referencing the racist laws that enforced segregation in the US.
4. The crows are depicted as living apart from mainstream society, implying marginalization.
Once Frederick Douglass gained some freedom he became an important ..... ( Name all 3)
Abolitionist, orator, and writer.
What are "Microaggressions"?
Everyday insults or disrespectful comments that target a person of colour.
When was Slavery of Black individuals outlawed in the U.S./Canada
(Pick one)
1834 in Canada (and most of the British Empire), 1865 in United States
What health disparities do Black individuals face?
Black people have higher rates of chronic illness, pregnancy-related deaths, and mortality in hospitals.
How does the common portrayal of Black characters as criminals and White characters as authority figures on TV contribute to harmful stereotypes?
These portrayals reinforce negative stereotypes by associating Black people with crime and White people with power, which can shape biased perceptions and influence how people view different racial groups in real life.
What was the name of Frederick Douglass first best-selling book?
"The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,"
What unequal opportunities do Black Canadians face?
Housing, immigration, employment, education, immigration, transportation, and military services.
When were the first Black codes passed and where (A broad area is fine)
1865, in the Southern U.S.
What historical factors contributed to racial discrimination?
Slavery, colonialism, segregation, and discriminatory laws established racial hierarchies
How do minority children’s perceptions of media portrayals differ from white children in the context of racial stereotypes on television?
Minority children perceive more negative portrayals of Black and Hispanic characters in comparison to White and Asian characters on television. White characters are often associated with positive qualities when Black individuals, are frequently depicted with negative traits.
How did Frederick Douglass help Black men in the US army?
Advocated for their recruitment/equal pay