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Any attitude, action, or institutional practice which subordinates people due to a disability. Ableism
Any actions or institutional practices which prevents the integration of disabled people into the mainstream of society and keeps them socially and economically oppressed. Ableism
Any attitude, action or institutional practice which subordinates people based upon their age. Ageism
of less importance, or being placed in or belonging to a lower order of rank. subordinates
Refers to people of African descent living in the United States. African American
____-American is also acceptable and used widely by members of the community, along with African American. Black
______ usually refer to themselves as "Indians" but the sensitive non-Indian will use "_____" or "_____" American Indian or Native American
Both Indian terms are acceptable. American Indian and Native American
Male centered Androcentrism
Having both traditionally male and traditionally female characteristics Androgyny
refers to people of Asian descent living in the United States. Asian Americans
An ideology which _____ __ _____ of an unfair system rather than blaming the system iteslf. Blaming the victim
1.Identify social problem 2.Study those affected i.e., how are they different from 'us' as a result of deprivation & injustice. 3.Define the differences as the cause of the social problem 4.design humanitarian action program to correct the differences Steps in Blaming the victim
A person who is from Mexico or who is a direct descendant of a mexican. Younger generations are more likely to use this term while older generation Mexican Americans consider it a political term. Chicano/Chicana
the economic system in which all or most of the means of production and distribution, as land, factories, railroads, etc. are privately owned and operated for profit. Capitalism
Originally under fully competitive conditions; it has been generally characterized by a tendency toward concentration of wealth, and, in its later phase, by the growth of great corporations, increased gov control, etc. Capitalism
The principles, methods, interest, power, influence, etc. of capitalists, especially of those with large holdings. Capitalism
A crop that is grown for its cash value on the world market, not for its potential to meet the immediate needs of the people. Cash crop
oppression or discrimination basedon socio-economic class;the differential&inequitable distribution of resources to establish or perpetuate diff socio-economic classes in a society classism
policies & practices which establish orperpetuate such a differential distribution classism
The policy of a nation seeking to extend its authority over other territories Colonialism
Control by a nation over a dependent territory. Additionally, the exploitation of resources(land, minerals, labor, etc.) belonging to one group or nation for the benefit of another group or nation Colonialism
a belief that one does not notice or consider another's race. Color "blind"
A belief that one's racial identity should be affirmed and appreciated. color conscious
a theory advocating elimination of private ownership of property or capital communism
system or condition real or imagined in which goods are owned commonly rather than privately & are available as needed to each one in a unified group sometimes limited, sometimes inclusive, & often composed of members living & working together; communism
social & political doctrine or movement based on revoluntary Marxian socialism Communism
that interprets history as a relentless class war eventually to result everywhere in the victory of the proletariat &the social ownership of the means of production w relative social & economic equality for all & ultimately to lead to a classless society. Communism
A perspective that focuses on society as a whole, studying its institutions and structural arrangements. conflict theory
It emphasizes the processes of change that continually transform social life Conflict Theory
It emphasizes disorder and instability in society, the interests that divide the members of society. conflict theory
It considers social unity as an illusion resting on coercion. It addresses issues of power and inequality. conflict theory
the social heritage of a people-those learned patterns for thinking, feeling and acting that are transmitted from one generation to the next, including the embodiment of these patterns in material items. Culture
it has to do with the customs of a people, providing the fabric that enables human beings to interpret their experiences and guide their actions. Culture
Actions or practices carried out by members of dominant groups, or their representatives, which have a differential and negative impact on members of subordinate groups. Discrimination
Intentionally injurious action taken by an individual against members of subordinate groups-minorities and women-without being imbedded in a large scale organizational context Isolate Discrimination
this type of discrimination is commonplace in the united states Isolate Discrimination
Intentionally injurious actions taken by a small group of individuals acting against members of subordinate groups without the support of the norms prevailing in a larger, organizational or community context Small group discrimination
example: Ku Klux Klan lynchings, a few people in power agreeing to discriminate although it is against the norms and rules of an organization. Small gropu discimination
Organizationally-prescribed or community-prescribed actions which have an intentionally differential or negative impact on members of subordinate groups. Includes informal, unwritten rules & norms as well as more formal laws. Direct Institutionalized Discrimination
Practices having a neg & Differential impact on minorities & women even though the organizationally-prescribed or community-prescribed norms or regs guiding those actions were established & carried out w no prejudice/no intent 2 harm lying imm behind them Indirect institutional discrimination
On their face and in their intent, the norms and practices appear fair or at least neutral. 2 forms of _____ _____ _____ are: side-effect discrimination and past-in-present discrimination Indirect institutional discrimination
Activities pertaining to the acquisition, production, distribution and management of material resources, involving conflicts between social classes and among groups and individuals within classes. economics
Arousal of sexual desire, pleasure, or love, by sensuous or voluptuous depiction. the word is derived from eros meaning "sexual love". A mutually pleasurable, sexual expression between people who have enough power to be there by choice. erotica
the belief that one's own race, nation, or culture is superior to all others and actions or institutional practices based on that belief. ethnocentrism
the consideration of events and people exclusively from the perspective of whites who came to the US from Europe Eurocentrism
a system of gov characterized by rigid one-party dictatorship, focible suppression of the opposition (unions, other especially leftist, parties, minority groups, etc.) fascism
the retention of private ownership of the means of production under centralized governmental control, belligerent nationalism and racism, glorification or war, etc...the political philosophy and movement based on such doctrines and policies. fascism
A woman or a man committed to the struggle for the social, econmic, and personal rights of women feminist
a man who finds his spiritual, affectional, and sexual love with another man Gay
... predominant influence, especially when exercised by one state over others Hegemony
The systematic oppression and exploitation of bisexuals, lesbians, gay men, and transgender individuals heterosexism
is the oppression of any person (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or heterosexual) who does not conform to the stereotypical roles of femininity and masculinity. heterosexism
_______ refers to pervasive policies and practices which reinforce ______ as the only option for intimate loving relationships, domestic partnerships or families. heterosexism
Refers to a person whose first language is Spanish or who originates from a Central or South American Country Hispanic
Irrational fear of being a homosexual or irrational fear or hatred of bisexuals, lesbians and gay men. Homophobia
A set of ideas and concepts deriving from systematically motivated, but unintended, distortions of reality. It develops from the "collective unconscious" of a group or class and is rooted in a class-based interest in [either] the status quo or utopia ideology
1. has belief system, way of looking world, set of ideas & concepts 2. systematic distortion of reality reflected in ideas 3. condition that distortion must not be conscious inentional process 4. not intentional ideas serve specific function of specific g Ideology
... the policy and practice of forming and maintaining an empire; in modern times, it is characterized by a struggle for the control of raw materials and world markets, they subjugation and control of territories, the establishement of colonies, etc Imperialism
the act, fact, or bringing under control; enslavement subjugation
Specific organization such as business, corporation, union, school, hospital, etc. These are formally, legally constituted organizations, with written and unwritten rules governing the conduct of those who fill positions therein, such as supervisor/teache Institution
also a term used for larger sets or combinations of organizations such as "the economy" or "the family" Institution
Principle instruements whereby the essential tasks of living are organized, directed, and executed. each __ is built about a standardized solution to a set of problems. It encompasses both the notion of cultural patterns & social structure. Institution
_ constitute 1. more or less standardized solutions (cultural patterns) that serve to direct ppl in meeting the problems of social living 2. relatively stable relationships that characterize ppl in actually implementing solutions(family economics gov ed ) Institution
an ___ may perform more than one function and several institutions may contribute to the performance of the same function institution
Once a colonial system is established historically, those in the superior position seek to monopolize basic resources. institutional racism/institutional sexism
privilege becomes institutionalized, it becomes imbedded in the norms(regulations and informal rules) and roles (social posistions and their attendent duties and rights) in a variety of social, economic, and political organizations institutional racism/institutional sexism
Refers to Chicanos (mexican americans), Puerto Ricans, & to some ppl from Central American or Caribbean countries living in the United States Latino/Latina
Those who prefer the term say that word was coined to express a common cultural heritage (black, native american and spanish) while Hispanic merely reflects common usage of a european-based language. This does include Brazilians Latino/Latina
a woman who finds her spiritual, affectional, and sexual love with another woman lesbian
hatred of women misogyny
1. control of former colonies by colonial power especially by economic means 2. indirect economic or political influencing of other nations or ppls by a very powerful nation. control maintained = military presence + economic maneuvers Neocolonialism
belonging to what is external to the mind; hence... containing no trace of the writer's own feelings or individuality objectivity
traditionally researchers have been viewed as un-biased. it could affect the subjects or research but not researchers, this not true, and an example of __ objectivity
when an entity (society organization group or individual) in/untentionally inequitably distributes resources, refuses to share power, imposes ethnocentric culture, &/or maintains unresponsive & inflexible institutions toward another entity for benefit oppression - by blamin or ignoring the victim
any example or model. a simplified representation used as a device to depict an abstract construct. A useful tool with limited applicability related to the assumptions about the characteristics of the entity or phenomena depicted paradigm
A form of social organization in which males are recognized as the governing head patriarchy
_ is the process of struggle over conflicting interests into the public arena; it may also involve the process of muting and suppressing conflicting interests. politics
__ involves the setting of public priorities, the choosing of certain interests and goals, and the denial of others Politics
a power imbalance with sexual overtones. it is normally dominated by male sexuality with implied or overt violence and sex as a weapon...has a common derivation with prostitute, meaning "female captive" and is closely associated w/ monetary transactions Pornography
The ability to get what one wants, either by having one's interest prevail in conflicts with others or by preventing others from raising conflicting demands. power
presumes the ability to control the actions and beliefs of othes through favor, fraud, or force and to manipulate the social environment to one's advantage. power
belongs to those who possess the resources that enable them to control the behavior of others, such as jobs, organization, tech, publicity, media, social legitimacy, expertise, essential goods & services, & money power
An irrational and negative attitude directed at an outgroup because of real or alleged physical or cultural characteristics prejudice
Decisions made by government. one characteristic of policy decisions is that they are seldom neutral. They almost always benefit some interest more than others, entailing social costs that are rarely equally distributed Public Policy
the systematic oppression and exploitation of human beings on the basis of their belonging to a particular racial group or people Racism
"___" indicates that we must look at the status of the group as a whole, and not at those few individuals who may have climbed a "ladder of success" in the white society. Systematic
__ is different from individual prejudice because it requires the possession of genuine power in a society. So __ is not merely prejudice, but prejudice with power. Racism
An industry which moves to a non-union US community, poverty stricken US community, or Third World country to obtain cheap labor Runaway shop or factory
The practice of banks of designating certain areas, especially ghetto areas, as bad risks for mortgage loans. Red Lining
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