RACISM
What did racism stem from?
Colonialism
What is white privilege?
The unearned advantages and societal benefits that white people experience due to systemic racism
What is anti-blackness?
A systemic devaluation of black lives and culture
What is racial profiling?
A pattern that follows a common aspect about stereotypes
How many Double theory of Consciousness are there
3
How were black people portrayed when compared to white people?
Black people were portrayed as inferior, savages, and naturally suited for labor as compared to white Europeans who were known as civilized and dominant.
What is slavery/capitalism?
This is the pillar of white supremacy that justifies the exploitation of black people for economic gain while denying their full humanity
What is double consciousness?
A racial lens that black people are forced to seem themselves through.
When and why was the Black Lives matter movement founded?
It was founded in 2013 and was created to speak out against the racial and social injustices that black people faced
What's one way to spread awareness?
Social media
What did slavery lead to?
It created racial hierarchies that still exist today.
What is genocide/colonialism?
This is the pillar of white supremacy that is rooted in the erasure of Indigenous people and the idea that their land is available for white ownership
What is "the veil"
A theory proposed by Du Bois as a barrier that prevents true equality
What did George Floyd case revolve around?
Systematic racism
How was George Floyd's case able to make news outlets
Through standard footage
How does the legacy of white supremacy continue today?
Through systemic racism, segregation, and discriminatory policies.
What is orientalism/war?
It is the pillar of white supremacy that fuels U.S. militarism and xenophobia which justifies violence against non-western people
How was the ideology of anti-blackness born?
Through slavery and the Jim Crow laws which created a system of legalized discrimination
What concept can we trace back from W.E.B Du Bois to the George Floyd case
The veil
What is redlining?
A legal practice (prominent in Long Island) which is an example of institutionalized racism which shaped where people of color could live and how much they were paid.
How does white supremacy maintain its power over racial minorities?
By restricting access to education, economic opportunities and political rights.
What is heteropatriarchy and what are the three pillars of oppression?
A social system that enforces male and heterosexual dominance and is deeply intertwined with white supremacy through the three pillars of oppression: slavery/capitalism, genocide/colonialism, and orientalism/war.
How does anti-blackness manifest in our society today?
As stereotypes in media and culture as well as disparities in various sectors like: education, health care, and the justice system
What concept does law enforcement condemn their extreme forces?
Stereotypes
What are the virginia slave codes?
It was a legal and social practice in North America which permanently died slavery to African ancestry, ensuring enslaved people could not escape their status through education or legal means.