Race and Ethnicity Studies (gender and sexuality studies)

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The study of race, ethnicity, and how they intersect with gender and sexuality issues, including the experiences of people of color.

Intersectionality: The study of how different social identities (such as race, gender, and class) intersect and interact to shape individual experiences and societal structures.
White privilege: The societal advantages that come with being perceived as white, such as easier access to job opportunities, housing, and education.
Racism: The systematic oppression and mistreatment of people based on their race.
Colonialism: The political and economic domination of one country by another, often with the aim of exploiting resources and creating a system of racial hierarchy.
Postcolonialism: The study of the cultural, social, and political effects of colonialism and its legacy in the present day.
Multiculturalism: The idea that diverse cultures and identities should be celebrated and valued, rather than assimilated into a dominant culture.
Immigration: The movement of people from one country or region to another, often with the aim of seeking better economic or social opportunities.
Stereotypes: Overgeneralized images or beliefs about a particular social group, often based on assumptions or misconceptions.
Prejudice: Negative attitudes or beliefs about a particular social group, often based on stereotypes or biases.
Discrimination: The unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity.
Whiteness: The social construction of white identity and its perceived superiority in Western societies.
Coloniality: The persistence of colonial structures and power relations in modern society.
Indigenous issues: The study of the history, rights, and current issues faced by indigenous peoples, often in relation to colonialism and land ownership.
Feminism: The advocacy for gender equality and the dismantling of patriarchal structures.
Queer theory: The study of the social and cultural construction of gender and sexual identities, and the recognition of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Masculinity studies: The study of the social construction of masculinity and its impact on individuals and society.
- "Brazilian society is made up of a confluence of people of Indigenous, Portuguese, and African descent. Other major significant groups include Italians, Spaniards, Germans, Lebanese, and Japanese."
- "Latin Europe accounted for four-fifths of the arrivals (2.25 million Portuguese, 1.5 million Italians, and 700,000 Spaniards)."
- "Brazil has seen greater racial equality over time."
- "There has been major, albeit uneven, progress in these terms since slavery."
- "Only in 2011 did the black-to-white income ratio eclipse its 1960 level."
- "It appears to be at an all-time high."
- "Education and migration were important factors in closing the gap."
- "School quality and discrimination may explain its persistence."
- "2.25 million Portuguese"
- "Brazilian society is made up of a confluence of people of Indigenous, Portuguese, and African descent."
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- "Migration was an important factor in closing the gap."
- No specific quote answers this question.
- "Latin Europe accounted for four-fifths of the arrivals."
- "School quality may explain its persistence."
- "Discrimination may explain its persistence."
- "1.5 million Italians"
- "There has been major, albeit uneven, progress."
- No specific quote answers this question.
- "700,000 Spaniards"