Section 1 Intro to Race amp Ethnicity 3 Groups of HumansHistorically Caucasoids Whites Fair skin straight wavy hair Mongoloids Asians Yellow brownish skin distinctive eyelid folds ID: 267316
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Section 1: Intro to Race & EthnicitySlide5
3 Groups of Humans(Historically)
Caucasoids
– Whites
Fair skin, straight / wavy hair
Mongoloids
– Asians
Yellow / brownish skin, distinctive eyelid folds
Negroids
– Blacks
Dark skin, tightly curled hairSlide6
Minority
Distinct characteristics from majority
Dominated by majority
Traits believed inferior by majority
Members have common identity
Ascribed statusSlide7
Race
Physical characteristics?
People sharing certain inherited physical characteristics that are considered important within a societySlide8
Ethnicity
Set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another
Ethnic minority
- group identified by cultural, national, or religious characteristicsSlide9
Section 2: Interaction Patterns Slide10
Discrimination
Denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership (behaviors)
Individual
(name-calling, rudeness, etc.)
Societal
(Legal & Institutionalized)
Legal – upheld by law (apartheid)
Institutionalized (becomes part of social structure)Slide11
Prejudice
Unsupported generalization about a category of people (attitudes)
Stereotype
– oversimplified generalization
Self-fulfilling prophecy
– prediction that results in behavior that makes the prediction come true
Racism
– belief that one’s own race / ethnic group is naturally superiorSlide12
Watch Your Chosen
S
how
Notice when and how often members of minority groups appear. (racial, ethnic, religious)
How are they portrayed by the television media?
When do stereotypical characterizations / events occur?
How do these portrayals compare to society?Slide13
True of False
Most hate crimes are extremely brutal and involve violence done to a person
True
More force than necessary is often used against the victims Slide14
True of False
The U.S. Constitution has identified English as the official language of the country
FalseSlide15
True of False
The frequency of hate crimes in the U.S. has finally begun to decrease
False
In 2003, hate crimes were still on the riseSlide16
True of False
Most school-related hate crimes are committed by students who belonged to an organized hate group
False
More likely to act alone or with one or two friends Slide17
True of False
Some kinds of hatred toward certain groups of people are instinctive and biologically based
False
Culturally transmitted or learned (duh)Slide18
What percentages of the population belong to each category? How about at THS?
DISCRIMINATION
PREJUDICE
YES
NO
NO
Prejudiced non-discriminator
Prejudice but doesn’t discriminate
Afraid
to because of societal pressures
Unprejudiced-non-discriminator
Non-prejudiced who doesn’t discriminate
YES
Prejudiced Discriminator
Prejudice
and discriminates
Open about belief and actions
Unprejudiced discriminator
Not prejudice
but still discriminates
Because of societal pressuresSlide19
Sources of Discrimination
Sociological
Focus on social environment
May become prejudice to fit inSlide20
Sources of Discrimination
Psychological
Individual behavior
Due to personality type
Product of frustration and anger
Scapegoating
– place blame for troubles on innocent person / groupSlide21
Minority Groups often Scapegoats
Easy to recognize them
Lack of power to fight back
Often concentrated in one area
TTWWADI
Represent something
scapegoater
doesn’t likeSlide22
Sources of Discrimination
Economic
Arises out of competition for scarce resourcesSlide23
Patterns of Assimilation
Assimilation
– blending of minority groups into the dominant society (Anglo-conformity)
Melting Pot
– several minorities blend together
Tossed Salad
– minorities maintain own culture to some degree and affect dominant culture (Cultural pluralism)
Accommodation
– minority maintains own culture and independence
Legal Protection
– legal action to ensure protectionSlide24
Patterns of Conflict
Segregation
– policies that physically separate minority group from dominant group
De Jure – Based on laws
De Facto
– based on informal norms
Subjugation
– maintaining control thru force
Population Transfer
– dominant group moves minorities to new territory
Indirectly
- make life miserable
Directly
– use of forceSlide25
Patterns of Conflict
Extermination
Genocide
– intentional destruction of entire group
Ethnic cleansing
– remove group thru terror, expulsion, mass murderSlide26
True or False
The United States has the most foreign-born residents of any country in the world
True
WE admit more than 1 million every year (30% unauthorized) – 4% of our populationSlide27
True or False
Among Asian Americans, the most economically successful are Asian Indians
TrueSlide28
True or False
The government could do more to stop prejudice and discrimination.Slide29
True or False
Colleges and pro teams that have logos, nicknames, or mascots that could be offensive should be forced to change.
What about the Minnesota Vikings or the Notre Dame Fighting Irish?Slide30
True or False
Reverse racism is as much of a problem as racismSlide31
True or False
We should celebrate Black History Month.Slide32
True or False
It’s ok for rappers to use the N-word in their music.Slide33
True or False
BET television is acceptable to have on cable TV.Slide34
True or False
It’s ok to fly the Confederate flag.Slide35
What Would You Do?
Rumor has it that one of five administrators at your school unfairly punishes members of a certain race and gender when dealing with discipline referrals.
You and your best friend (who is also a member of this
unfavored
group) are sent to this person because of tardiness. You receive a counseling session and your parents are called; your friend gets lunch detention, a parent conference, and a Friday school.
How do you respond to this? Slide36
Section 3: Minority Groups in the USASlide37
Minority Groups in the USA
American Dilemma
– gap between what we claim to believe and how we actually behave
WASP
– White, Anglo-Saxon, ProtestantSlide38
African-Americans
Slaves in 1600s
Civil rights movement helpful
Lower income & education, poverty, urban livingSlide39Slide40Slide41
Latinos
Largest minority group
Until 1960s – primarily from Caribbean and came legally
1960s & on – central & South Americans
High poverty, urban living, low education & income
Political gains & voting blocks
Very diverse populationSlide42
Asian-Americans
Increasing population
First came in 1850s and again in 1890s, then in 1950s
High education levels, higher than average income
The ‘Model Minority’
Nowadays: SE Asians, low paying jobs & poorSlide43
Native Americans
Disease, war, destruction reduced numbers
Many unemployed, impoverished, alcoholics, suicidal, little education
Forced assimilation
Nowadays
Laws to protect land / artifacts
Gambling & manufacturing industries on landSlide44
White Ethnics
Eastern Europeans (mostly catholic countries)
Little money, few skills, different languages
Rapid assimilation