PDF-(BOOS)-Race and Racism: An Introduction

Race and Racism examines the foundations of race in American society from an anthropological perspective The book offers and accessible overview of a variety of perspectives and theories on the biology of race the social context of race ethnicity and ethnocentrism and more The second edition features significant updates throughout including more discussion of critical race theory new biophysical research on human origins new material on media and racism new global examples and additional material on how racism impacts a variety of ethnic groups. What is Race?. The term race refers to groups of people who have similarities and differences in biological traits which are deemed by society to be socially significant.. What is Ethnicity? . Ethnicity is defined as an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties.. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. Talia Avrahamzon, . Dr. Nicholas Biddle, . Dr. Naomi Priest. ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods . Research School of Social Sciences. Australian National University. Defining terminology. Race:. Belief that observable differences in skin color (and other perceived physical attributes) are connected to other differences between people; believed by many to be biological, but really there is nothing biologically different about people of different races. . from: http://anthro.palomar.edu/culture/culture_1.htm. Overview . What . race are you? . How . do you define your race? . What . does it mean to be Black or White or Asian or Hispanic?. Ethnicity. : . SAY NO TO RACISM. What is racism. Racism is when someone's treated differently or unfairly just because of their race or culture. People can also experience prejudice, when a decision is made or opinion formed without knowledge, thought or reason, because of their religion or nationality. Dr. Alisha . Moreland-. Capuia. , Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, OHSU. Dr. Monique . Jones, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, OHSU. Dr. Kali . Hobson, Psychiatry Resident Physician, OHSU. By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:. , Culture & Foundations . of White . Privilege (White Advantage), Race . & Racism . 101. https://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3c3xKQEXyU. Transitions and Transformations. “In reality learning and change are interconnected. Change is not an issue if it makes sense to and is . Highlight the school’s responsibilities.. Understand your individual role in challenging racism.. Recognise racism and racist bullying in school.. Understand what . a racist . incident is.. Understand the correct procedures in responding to . Ron Eglash, Science and Technology Studies, Rensselaer . Anthropology has two contradictory strategies . wrt. race: . Oppose myth with more accurate science—positivist battle of facts. Expose myth as social construction—postmodernist battle of discourse. David R. Williams and Selina A. Mohammed. Article Discussion. NM CARES. April 15, 2014. Racism and Health. Racial minorities have poorer health as evidenced by higher rates of mortality, earlier onset of disease, greater severity and progression of disease, and higher levels of comorbidity and impairment. InezTorres.Davis@elca.org. Director for Justice. Presented by The Rev. Angela Shannon and The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Ishler. A Prayer for Illumination. Gracious Lord, like Nicodemus, we come to with many questions. . What is the Racism Review Board?. Is a group led by minority students of color (most drastically affected by racism) whose main objective is to continuously create a more racially conscious medical school curriculum.. Racism cannot be defined without first defining race. . Among. . social . scientists, ‘race. ’ is . generally . understood as a social construct. Although biologically meaningless when applied to humans physical differences such as skin . Dr Jason Arday . University College London (UCL). Keynote Lecture. Monday 16. th. March 2020. 1. A Thought… . ‘An inclusive curriculum aims to improve the experience, skills and attainment of all students, .