NSE 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Critical Race Theory, Frankfurt School, Sixties Scoop
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Week 3- intro to cultural safety, critical race theory & indigneous health. Developed by the frankfurt school, recognize significant sociological changes in patterns of culture since the 1930s: Ideas are transmitted" through the culture industry & affect our personal/private life. Culture is not raised spontaneously" through the masses (demands of the people) Local & folk culture destroyed in the process of mass acculturalization. The culture industry reproduces & reinforces the dominant interpretations of reality. To prevent individuals from developing into independents capable of critical thought. Progressive rationalization of society is k=linked to institutionalization of scientific & technical developments (habermans, 1971) Race as a category began w/ european colonization. Race has been used to argue for & promote hierarchies of supposed superiority & civility among races. Obstructs indigenous self-determination & failure to recognize treat/land rights, limits access to services, & over-surveillance of. Framework to examine society & culture related to race, law, & power.
