CHEM 1A Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Clifford Geertz, Institutional Racism, Anthropomorphism
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Structural racism in the u. s. is the normalization and legitimization of an array of dynamics historical, cultural, institutional and interpersonal that routinely advantage whites while producing cumulative and chronic adverse outcomes for people of color. Institutional racism is discriminatory treatment, unfair policies and inequitable opportunities and impacts, based on race, produced and perpetuated by institutions (schools, mass media, etc. ). individuals within institutions take on the power of the institution when they act in ways that advantage and disadvantage people, based on race. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology. 1753, originally in reference to the heresy of applying a human form to the christian god. For example, thinking of a nonhuman entity in human ways renders it worthy of moral care and consideration. In addition, anthropomorphized entities become responsible for their own actions that is, they become deserving of punishment and reward.
