Say What? (Vocabulary)
The idea that there is a set of social and economic advantages Caucasian people have by virtue of their skin color.
What is White Privilege?
In 1640, three servants attempted to run away. The black servant was punished by forcing him to work for the rest of his life. The two white servants had this as their punishment.
When it comes to college acceptance, this group of people has the highest rate of attendance in the Ivy League and also studies the highest number of minutes per day through self-reported surveys.
Who are Asians?
White Privilege was recently popularized by this female writer.
Who is Peggy McIntosh?
BIPOC stands for this.
In 1619, 20-30 black people from Africa were brought to Point Comfort, Virginia. They were classified as this at the time.
What are indentured servants?
This phrase is the idea that as groups get more different, overall improvement and production occurs. Generally it is aimed at high status and high pay careers where minorities and women are wanting greater representation.
What is Diversity?
Anti-Racism was made popular in this author's book, How to Be An Anti-Racist.
Who is Ibram X. Kendi?
This term has to do with the rectifying the uneven distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within society.
What is Social Justice?
This line, "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal..." plants the seed of abolitionism in America. This Founding Father is responsible for that particular line.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The median age of Americans is 35. African Americans are 30 in regards to median age. This area is impacted when a group is younger than others.
What is wealth or finances?
This group is considered the "Model Minority" by some because they don't fit the stereotypes of minorities doing poorly in America.
Who are Asians?
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against an individual or group on the basis of their ethnicity.
What is racism?
Often times black slaves/servants and white servants found their lives in similar states of being. The Upper class was able to divide them by offering this bonus to white servants who finished their contract.
What is land and an increase in status?
This term is the concept of attempting to communicate without using any offensive language.
What is politically correct?
White Fragility was written so that white people could understand that only they could dismantle racism. This author believes white people have a special responsibility in the area of racism.
Who is Robin Diangelo?
Attitudes people have towards people or groups that are stereotypes and occur without their conscious knowledge.
What is implicit bias?
In 1691, Virginia used this punishment to keep black, white, and Indian people from intermarrying.
What is banishment?
What is "People are attacked by strangers" and so are less willing to share their opinions?
The author of "White Fragility" believes everyone is racist, but particularly this group of people who think they are allies to minorities.
Who are white progressives?