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9 Cards in this Set
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A preconcieved judgement or opinion, often based on limited or innacurate information
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Prejudice
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The denial of equal treatment to individuals or groups
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Discrimination
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The denial of equal treatment to individuals or groups through major social institutions: laws, customs, religion, education, etc.
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Institutionalized Discrimination
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A social construct that artificially divides people into distinct groups based on characteristics such as physical appearance, heritage, culture, cultural history, ethnic classification, and the social, economic and political needs of a society at any given time
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Race
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A system of advantage benefiting whites that is based on race. Note that racism is not merely an expression of prejudice; it is a form of oppression consisting of racial prejudice plus social power. The system of advantage is perpetuated when we do not acknowledge its existence.
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Racism
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Blatant, intentional acts of racial bigotry and discrimination.
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Active racism
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a more suble form of racism which contributes to the maintenence of racism, without openly advocating violence or oppression
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passive racism
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a right ,advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by white persons beyond the common advantage of others; it can also be an exemption from certain burdens or liabilities.
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White Privilege
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A system in which those who move ahead do so because they have earned it throgh talent and/or hard work.
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Meritocracy
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