SOCI 110 Study Guide - Final Guide: Feminist Theory, Jim Crow Laws, Socialist Feminism
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Race: traditionally biological (ex: color of skin, hair, texture of hair, other physical features) Scientists says there is no meaningful differences between races. Anthropologists/sociologists say race is a social construct. Groups define themselves and have labels applied to them by other groups. Ethnicity: differences between groups (ex: cultural customs, language, religion, etc. ) Individuals of multiple races or ethnicities are defined how they want to be defined. Structural: beliefs and practices embedded within the system. (cid:862)s(cid:455)ste(cid:373)(cid:863) the o(cid:448)erar(cid:272)hi(cid:374)g power structure that regulates human behavior. Power: ability to control others, events, or resources. Get what they want regardless of obstacles. Ideology: set of cultural beliefs, values, and attributes that justify and legitimate dominate group. Hegemony: those in power legitimate their positions and following without having to use force. Institutionalized: enforcement embedded in the everyday workings of social life; does not require conscious prejudice or acts of discrimination. Disparity refers to data; not always about discrimination.
