Core Concepts
based on real or perceived biological differences between groups of people
ex: skin color, shape of features
What is race ?
This concept describes how students may perform differently in school because teachers’ expectations are influenced by students’ race or ethnicity.
What is the self-fulfilling prophecy?
the adoption of cultural elements belonging to an opressed group by members of the dominant group without permission and often for dominant group's gain
What is cultural appropriation?
A teacher sees a student with a strong accent and assumes they will struggle in class and probably won’t do well on exams. Because of this assumption, the teacher pays less attention to them and doesn’t encourage them to participate.
What is prejuidice?
This concept involves police stopping individuals primarily based on their race rather than specific evidence of offense.
What is racial-profiling?
the idea that WHITES are getting less opportunities as minorities get more
What is reverse racism?
when institutions such as the government, agencies, schools, or banks) practice discriminatory policies that affect groups of people
What is Institutional Racism
This perspective explains healthcare inequality as a result of unequal access to resources and power within society.
What is the conflict perspective?
the belief that the nation should be built around a white identity that is reflected in religion, politics, economics, and culture
What is white nationalism?
group with a shared cultural background based on common language, religion ,nationality, and history
What is ethnicity?
This term refers to the invisible barriers that prevent minority employees from advancing into top leadership positions.
What is the "glass ceiling" effect?
unearned advantage accorded to members of dominant social groups
ex: males, whites, heterosexuals
what is privilege?
a pattern of relations between ethnic or racial groups in which the minority group is absorbed into the mainstream or "dominant" group
What is Assimiliation?
This sociological concept explains how income, education, and occupation affect a person’s health outcomes.
What is Socioeconomic status?
Policies to overcome institutional racism and promote equality
(critical race theory)
What is affirmative action?