SOC 300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Boomerang Generation, Deinstitutionalisation, Pedophilia

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 300
• Professor: Camille Hernandez- Ramdwar

Document Summary

Textbook: chapter 4: race as a social construct. Anti-racist - against or opposed to racism (because they had friends who were black) Reverse racism - discrimination against whites; usually affirmative action, employee equity and diversity policies; deemed as impossible by many due to existing power structures in society. Race card - term referring to the use of race to gain an advantage. Anti black racism, existing in usa during 1877 and 1960s. J. c. law enforced racial segregation and a racialized social order that results in the subjugation, oppression and death of african americans. John howard griffin wanted to understand this concept as he wrote a book in 1961 based on his experiences entitled black like me; he frowned upon his own racism. Acknowledging the existence of racism in canada today. People of colour: term intended to be positive and inclusive of ppl than the term non-white or visible minorities. Refers to ppl who may share common experiences of racism.