Institutional Racism
The overarching system of racial bias across institutions and society that give privileges to White people resulting in disadvantages to people of color.
What is institutional racism?
A system of prejudice, discrimination, and other factors that systematically, and repeatedly subjugates one social group for the benefit of another.
What is the cycle of oppression?
Discrimination based on a person's skin tone.
What is colorism?
A negative attitude, that one is not consciously aware of, against a specific social group.
What is implicit bias?
Unearned advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society that is characterized by racial inequality and injustice.
What is white privilege?
A policy of racial residential segregation found in the housing system.
What is redlining?
Fear of difference, stereotypes, prejudice, personally mitigated oppression, internalized oppression.
What are the steps involved in the cycle of oppression?
Prejudiced attitudes and/or discriminatory acts against people based on the color (shade or tone) of their skin.
VS.
Prejudiced attitudes and/or discriminatory acts against people based on their actual or perceived racial status.
What is the difference between colorism and racism?
Lack of exposure
Family members
Societal messaging
Avoidance
Individualistic mindset
What is, where do implicit biases come from?
When speaking, people pay attention.
Credibility as a leader is unquestioned.
Descriptive words like "normal", "human", and "American" are used to represent the group.
What is an example of white privilege in everyday life?
The preferential treatment of an individual based on membership in a certain group vs. the discrimination built into procedures and policies against an individual or group of individuals.
What is Individual racism vs. Institutional racism?
Increase eduction and accountability; support economic initiatives that benefit underrepresented communities; advocate for policy and legislative changes that address racism at the institutional level, push for better media representation to ensure accurate and fair depictions of people of color in the media.
What are the ways we can break the cycle of oppression to benefit society?
In TV and film, light-skinned actors are often cast as protagonists and romantic interests, while darker-skinned actors are less frequently cast in these roles.
What is an example of colorism in the media?
Looking to the Latinx student in class when discussing immigration.
Partnering with an Indian student because you want a "good grade".
Choosing the Black boy first in a game of pickup.
Repeatedly mispronouncing someone's name.
Crossing the street when a group of men of color are walking toward you.
What are examples of implicit bias?
Distrust and fear of people of color - 911 called.
Federal Agencies prioritize investigating Black and Latino activists rather than investigating white supremacist activity.
The products white people need for their hair being in the aisle labeled “hair care” rather than in a smaller, separate section of “ethnic hair products.
White people’s skin tone will not be a reason people hesitate to trust their credit or financial responsibility.
A jury finds a person of color guilty of a violent crime despite sufficient evidence.
What is the impact of white privilege on society?
A Latinx preschooler’s chattiness is mistaken for hyperactivity or bad behavior.
What is institutional racism in schools?
Parents choose a Eurocentric name for their newborn baby; Police stop POC for small traffic violations; Few women and POC in positions of authority in Fortune 500 companies; Low-income housing in communities of color; and Inequitable school funding.
What is how the cycle of oppression operates (works) in a community?
Can fracture families.
Impacts community unity.
Affects people's ability to get ahead in the country, shapes their daily life experiences, and impacts their ability to deal with discrimination.
What are the affects of colorism on individuals in the same racial group?
A mandated reporter may be more likely to report a family for child abuse or neglect based on their biases, even if the facts are the same.
A doctor may unconsciously associate certain symptoms with a particular demographic, leading to misdiagnoses or differential treatment.
An employer may be less likely to invite a person with a "Black-sounding" name in for a job interview.
What are the effects of implicit bias on people making decisions?
Engage, Listen, Learn & Get Uncomfortable
Learn About Your Culture
Decenter Whiteness
Speak Up
Create Change
What is, how can individuals with white privilege use it to support marginalized communities?
What are the long-term effects of institutional racism?
What is how the cycle of oppression can affect future generations?
Preferential treatment is given to lighter-skinned people.
Fear and distrust are assigned to darker-skinner people.
Competition within and between racial groups to gain the favor of white society.
What are the implications of colorism in society?
Increase your personal awareness to recognize your own biases.
Replace the stereotype with a non-stereotypic response.
Create a detailed imagine of a person who counters the stereotype.
Find creative, and respectful, ways to experience what it’s like to walk in the shoes of a member of a stereotyped or marginalized group.
Recognizing how white skin protects you from discrimination is the first step in breaking down an invisible and insidious underpinning of racial inequity. This recognition can lead to actionable steps to create a more just society.
What is, why it's important to acknowledge white privilege.