SOCA01H3 Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Notes
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Morton: his research had profound sociological implications; for he claimed that the system of social inequality in north america had biological roots. Prejudice: is an attitude that judges a person on his or her group"s real or imagined characteristics. Discrimination: is unfair treatment of people because of their group membership. Race: is a social construct used to distinguish people in terms of one or more physical markers, usually with profound effects on their lives. Scapegoat: is a disadvantaged person or category of people that others blame for their own problems. Ethnic group: comprises people whose perceived cultural markers are deemed socially significant. Ethnic groups differ from one another in terms of language, religion, custms, values, ancestors, and the like. Vicious circle of racism: physical markers: used to distinguish groups and create social inequality based on race by means of colonialism, slavery, etc.
