Identity politics
What is 'Identiy politics'?
Refers to how an individual sees themselves, the world around them an the politics that surrounds it.
What is the definition of 'Multiculturalism'?
A society which has state policies which give rights to multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi- cultural groups.
What is Race?
Race is the division of human kind
What is post colonialism?
The period representing the aftermath of Western colonialism
Who created the Theory of Universalism?
Marxists and socialists
What are the 3 main types of multiculturalism?
1. Diaspora
2. Affirmative
3. Assimilation
Why is discrimination viewed differently today?
Laws, societal views and awareness
Main outcomes of decolonialisation?
Increased democracy with internal problems such as civil war and economic struggle
What is 'Eurocentrism'?
A belief system that places Europe as the central hub of all culture.
What is the difference between multiculturalism and intersectionality?
Multiculturalism recognises the presence of other identities, whereas intersectionality delves into how these identities overlap with social makers.
Who was Ruby Bridges?
First black child to attend all white school
Who wrote 'The Wretched Earth'?
Frantz Fanon
Who describes the Theory of Orientalism?
Edward Said
Who coined the term 'Intersectionality'?
Kimberle Crenshaw
Who was the leader of the black consciousness movement?
Biko
What did Frantz Fanon say about decolonisation?
It creates a new way of thinking/experiences of violence.