SOC102H1 Chapter Notes -Acculturation, Interculturalism, Imagined Community
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Race: a set of people commonly defined as belonging to the same group by virtue of common visible features, such as skin colour or facial characteristics. Ethnic group: a set of people commonly defined as belonging to the same group by virtue of common birthplace, ancestry, or culture. Racialization: the tendency to unnecessarily introduce racial distinctions into situations that can be solved without them. Inequality provides incentives (status, material rewards) that prompt people to take on important social roles. Exclusion, prejudice, discrimination provides societal benefits both as a whole and for particular groups. Dissolution of ethnic boundaries may reduce inter-group conflict but will end ethnic group identity and cohesion. Ethnoracial diversity more varied opinion and perspectives than in homogenous society. Conflict intensifies sense of identity and belonging more cohesion and sense of purpose. Explore how economic competition may create racial stereotypes. Majority groups seek domination over minorities to gain economic advantage: ex.
