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1 CHAPTER 10 Racial and Ethnic Relations
Sociology 3/31/2017 CHAPTER 10 Racial and Ethnic Relations Section 1: Race, Ethnicity, and the Social Structure Section 2: Pattern of Intergroup Relations Section 3: Minority Groups in the United States Chapter 10

2 Race, Ethnicity, and Minority Group
Race – a category of people who share inherited physical characteristics and who others see as being a distinct group. There are nearly 200 racial categories. ex: Whites, Blacks, Asians Ethnicity – the set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another. ex: national origin, religion, language, customs Minority Group – a group of people who, because of their physical characteristics or cultural practices, are singled out and unequally treated.

3 Characteristics That Distinguish Minority Groups
Identifiable physical or cultural characteristics Victims of unequal treatment Group membership is an ascribed status Members share strong bonds and a sense of loyalty Members tend to practice endogamy – marriage within the group

4 ex: lynching, name calling, rudeness.
Sociology 3/31/2017 Prejudice – unsupported generalization about a category of people; involves attitudes and can be positive. Discrimination – denial of equal treatment based on group membership; involves behaviors. ex: lynching, name calling, rudeness. Legal Discrimination- upheld by the law. ex: apartheid, Brown vs. Board of Education Chapter 10

5 Institutional Discrimination- an outgrowth of the structure of society
Institutional Discrimination- an outgrowth of the structure of society. Unequal access to resources of society push minority groups into less powerful positons. Ex: jobs, housing, education. Stereotype- oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a group of people. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy- a prediction that results in behavior that makes the prediction come true. Racism- the belief that one’s own race or ethnic group is naturally superior to other races or ethnic groups.

6 Merton’s Patterns of Prejudice & Discrimination
Timid Bigot- prejudiced person who is afraid to discriminate. Active Bigot- prejudiced person who discriminates. All Weather Liberal- non-prejudiced person who does not discriminate. Fair Weather Liberal- non-prejudiced person who discriminates.

7 Sources of Discrimination & Prejudice
Sociology 3/31/2017 Sources of Discrimination & Prejudice 1. Social Environment: Accepted social norms that are learned. 2. Psychological Explanations: a. People have a particular type of personality (authoritarian) b. Frustration and anger Scapegoating- placing blame for ones troubles on an innocent individual or group. 3. Economic Explanations-Prejudice and discrimination arise out of competition for scarce resources. Chapter 10

8 Patterns of Minority-Group Treatment
Cultural Pluralism – allows each group within society to keep its unique cultural identity. Assimilation – blending of culturally distinct groups into a single group with a common culture and identity. Legal Protection – legal efforts to ensure the rights of minority groups.

9 Patterns of Minority-Group Treatment
Segregation – practices that physically separate a minority group from the dominant group ex: United States Subjugation – the maintaining of control over a group through force. ex: African Americans-Slavery, South Africa Population Transfer – transferring a minority population to a new area. ex: Native Americans, Japanese Americans Extermination – intentional destruction of the entire targeted population known as genocide. ex: Jews, Gypsies, Non-Serbs in Bosnia-Herzogonina.

10 Living Conditions of Minorities
Section 3: Minority Groups in the United States Living Conditions of Minorities African Americans – making gains toward equality, but statistics show members are lagging in education, employment, and income; becoming more politically active. Hispanics – rapidly growing population; lagging in income and education; diverse population.

11 Living Conditions of Minorities
Section 3: Minority Groups in the United States Living Conditions of Minorities Asian Americans – contrast between first-generation immigrants, who are often poor, and second-generation, many of whom succeed educationally and financially; viewed as a “model minority,” although this term is resented.

12 Living Conditions of Minorities
Section 3: Minority Groups in the United States Living Conditions of Minorities American Indians – often live on reservations; high poverty and poor education; encouraged to assimilate; taking steps to establish sources of income and better schools White Ethnics – includes some who assimilate quickly and others who remain victims of prejudice and discrimination; making gains in religious tolerance; good education level


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