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Section 1: Racial and Ethnic InequalityTerms to KnowSOC 100 1st EditionExam # 3 Study Guide Below are some of the things you may see on an exam. Be sure to review yournotes and readings as well for key points and concepts.Section 1: Racial and Ethnic Inequality- Gallagher, “Color-Blind Privilege: The Social and Political Functions of Erasing the color line inPost-Race America” p.267o Color blindness: Whites are “blind” to the fact that racism still exists.  “Much of white America now sees a level playing field, while a majority of blackAmericans see a field which is still quite uneven.” (p. 268, para. 2) “Color-blindness maintains white privilege by negating racial inequality” (p. 268,para. 3)o Why whites are color-blind: It is now illegal for people to be denied housing, access to public services or jobsbased on race It is socially acceptable for individuals of any race to wear hip-hop clothes, listento rap, and root for (mostly black) sports teams Whites are exposed to images of upper-middle class African Americans andbelieve they are on the same playing field There are black politicians and celebrities Everyone has access to the same type of consumerism (i.e., fast-food, TV,shopping) Americans believe in meritocracyQ: What is color-blind racism?Q: What are some reasons for color-blind racism?- Massey and Denton, “American Apartheid” p.502o “The word “segregation” disappeared from the American vocabulary” Residential segregation of blacks is viewed as a “natural” outcome of impersonalsocial and economic forces…” (p. 503, first full sentence)o Racial isolation Due to the fact that “it was manufactured by whites through self-consciousactions and purposeful institutional arrangements that continue today” (p. 503para. 1) In racially isolated areas, most families are not well off (lack of education, onwelfare, etc.)These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Four explanations rejected by Massey and Denton: - “…culture of poverty, institutional racism, welfare disincentives, andstructural economic change ...” (p. 507, para.1) “Racial segregation- and its characteristic institutional form, the black ghetto-arethey key structural factors responsible for the perpetuation of black poverty inthe US. Residential segregation is the principal organizational feature ofAmerican society that is responsible for the creation of the underclass…” (lastparagraph of article)Q: What kind of argument are Massey and Denton making? Social structural, individual, or cultural?- Wilson, William Julius, “The Economic Plight of Inner-City Black Males” (sakai)o “cool-pose culture”: referring to behaviors of urban, lower-class black males. “…featuring gangsta rap, predatory sexuality, and irresponsible fathering” (p.334, para. 1) Indifference towards impregnation of girlfriendso “[A number of forces causing low income among uneducated black men are due toforces including] decreased relative demand for low-skilled labor caused by thecomputer revolution, the globalization of economic activity, the decliningmanufacturing sector, and the growth of service industries in which most of the newjobs for workers with limited skills and education are concentrated.” (p.337, para. 1)Q: What is “cool-pose culture” and how does it relate to poverty of young black men in urban areas?- Film: “Hip-hop Culture: Beyond Beats and Rhymes”o Ideological control Men in hip hop are encouraged to be tough, manly, violent and confrontational. There are countless references to gun violence in hip hop music. Media of all types promote masculinity and violence as the same thing. According to hip hop culture, women are to be objectified. Hip hop discriminates against anything non-masculine.o White males own hip hop stations like Power 105.5“Rap stations are owned by people who have nothing to do with real hip hopcontent”Q: What are some social structural causes of the cultural values/ practices we see in the film?Q: What are some examples of Marxist concepts in the film?Terms to KnowColor-blind racismPrejudiceWhite privilegeApartheidSegregationCulture of povertyHyper segregationSegregationCool-pose cultureConfirmatory biasRedliningSESStatistical


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