Race (ethnic and cultural studies)

Race and Ethnicity: The distinction between race and ethnicity, their definitions, and the relationship between the two.

Power and Privilege: The role that power and privilege plays in shaping and maintaining social hierarchies, with a focus on race and ethnicity.

Race as a Social Construct: The idea that race is a social construct rather than a biological one, and the historical context and implications of this belief.

Intersectionality: The theory that different social identities and categories (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, class) intersect and interact to create unique experiences and forms of oppression and privilege.

Racial Discrimination: The different types of discrimination based on race, including individual and institutional discrimination, and their effects on individuals and society.

Multiculturalism and Diversity: The importance of recognizing and valuing different cultures, identities, and experiences in creating inclusive and equitable communities.

Colonialism and Postcolonialism: The historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on the lives and experiences of people of color, and the ways in which postcolonial theory seeks to challenge and resist these legacies.

Cultural Appropriation: The appropriation of elements of one culture by members of another culture, and the ethical and cultural implications of this practice.

Whiteness Studies: The study of the construction, socialization, and experience of white identity, and the ways in which it intersects with other forms of oppression and privilege.

African American: People of African ancestry living in the United States.

Asian American: Individuals with ancestry in Asian countries living in America.

Hispanic or Latino: Individuals with ancestry in Latin America, including Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, often mistakenly used interchangeably with race.

Native American or Alaskan Native: Indigenous peoples of North America with diverse tribal affiliations and language groups.

Pacific Islander: People with ancestry in the Pacific Islands including Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia.

White: People who have ancestry in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Biracial/Multiracial: People who identify with multiple racial or ethnic groups; often this can be two races, but may also be three or more.

Afro-Caribbean: People of African ancestry who migrated or descended from those who migrated from the Caribbean Islands.

Afro-Latinx: People of African descent who live in Latin American countries.

Arab: A diverse and complex ethnic group with a shared culture and language.

Jewish: People who practice Judaism or identify with Jewish culture and history.

Romani: People of Romani descent or self-identifying as Roma, also known as Gypsies.

Polynesian: People with ancestry in Polynesia, often recognized by their physical features like prominent jaw lines and full lips.

Indian: People of Indian descent mainly originating from the Indian Subcontinent.