SYG 2000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Cultural Capital, Double Consciousness, Intersectionality
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Racial and ethnic differences are a necessary part of society. Racial inequality has functions that help maintain social order. Racial and ethnic differences create intergroup conflict --minority and majority groups have different interests and may find themselves at odds as they attempt to secure and protect their interests. Race and ethnicity are part of our identity as displayed through our presentation of self. No physical trait will always accurately identify what race someone belongs to. Race fundamental dimension of social organization and cultural meaning in the us - omi and winant. Living as if one is a member of a different racial category. Involves manufacturing or maintaining a new identity that is more beneficial than one"s real identity. Divided identity experienced by blacks in america. Way we are perceived in the physical world. Race is not irrefutably identifiable even in face to face interactions. Romantic, sexual, or marital relationships between people of different races.