SOC101Y1 Chapter Notes -Critical Race Theory, Lawrence English, Cultural Assimilation
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Race is a socially constructed reality, not a biological one: races don"t really exist, but there are racially defined groups because the idea of race exists in people"s heads. Race shapes how we see people both ourselves and others. Race also has social consequences, races can experience prejudice and discrimination. A race is a group of people who have been singled out to be superior or inferior: based on real or alleged physical characteristics (skin, hair, eyes) An ethnic group is a collection of people distinguished based on cultural or nationality characteristics ethnic groups share 5 characteristics: 1. Unique cultural traits language, clothes, holidays, religious practices: 2. Race and ethnicity give people advantages and disadvantages shapes people"s lives. White privilege no fear of being racially profiled or judged because of your race. Canada is a vertical mosaic: different ethnic groups making up different levels of social power and status. Majority (dominant) group one that is advantaged and has superior resources/rights.
