Race and Ethnicity

Race and Ethnicity: Introduction: An overview of the concepts of race and ethnicity and their definitions, as well as their societal relevance and significance.

The Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity: A discussion of how race and ethnicity are not inherent biological traits but are socially constructed concepts created and used for societal purposes.

Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stereotyping: An analysis of the negative attitudes and behaviors toward members of certain racial or ethnic groups, and the impact of these attitudes on individuals and society as a whole.

Intersectionality and Multiple Identities: Understanding how race and ethnicity intersect with other identity categories such as gender, sexuality, and class, and how these interrelations shape our experiences and opportunities.

Racism and Systemic Oppression: Examining how racism works at the individual, institutional, and societal levels and how it contributes to systemic oppression and inequality.

Historical Context and the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery: Tracing the history of race and ethic relations from the colonial period to the present day and examining the impact of slavery, colonialism, and imperialism on racial and ethnic identities and relations.

Immigration and Assimilation: Analyzing the effects of immigration policies and assimilationist ideologies on ethnic and racial groups in the United States and other countries.

Ethnic and Racial Identity Formation: An exploration of the ways individuals develop and negotiate their ethnic and racial identities and how these identities intersect with other aspects of their lives.

Multiculturalism and Diversity: Examining multiculturalism policies and their impact on diversity, inclusion and the relationship between different ethnic and racial groups.

Social Movements and Resistance: Understanding the role of social movements, resistance, and activism in challenging and changing racial and ethnic oppression and promoting social justice.

Globalization and Transnationalism: Analyzing the impact of globalization and transnationalism on race and ethnicity, including the creation of new forms of identification, inter-ethnic relations and the shaping of cultures and identities.

Contemporary Issues and Debates: Exploring current issues and debates related to race and ethnicity, such as racial profiling, affirmative action, and cultural appropriation, and analyzing their implications for social justice and change.

White: Generally originating in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, white is a term used to describe people with lighter skin tones.

Black or African American: Describes people of African descent who are native to or have origins in the United States.

Asian: Refers to people of East, South, and Southeast Asia (e.g. China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines).

Hispanic or Latino/Latina: Describes people who are from or have roots in Latin America (e.g. Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean).

Native American or Alaskan Native: Refers to people who are indigenous to the Americas.

Pacific Islander: Describes people from the Pacific Islands (e.g. Hawaii, Fiji).

Multiracial or Biracial: Refers to individuals who claim more than one racial identity and/or have parents of different racial backgrounds.