Refers to people who identify as being from the United States.
Race and Ethnicity: A general introduction to the concept of race and ethnicity, including definitions and historical context.
Prejudice and Discrimination: The concepts of prejudice and discrimination, including their causes, effects, and the social and psychological processes that underlie them.
Social Stratification: The ways in which race and ethnicity intersect with social class to create patterns of privilege and disadvantage in American society.
Institutional Racism: The ways in which racism is embedded in institutions and social structures, such as education, criminal justice, and healthcare.
Intersectionality: The idea that race, gender, sexuality, and other social identities are interconnected and that multiple forms of oppression can intersect to create unique experiences of discrimination.
Immigration and Citizenship: The history of immigration in the United States, as well as current debates around immigration policy and the rights of non-citizens.
Cultural Appropriation: The phenomenon of dominant cultural groups borrowing, appropriating, or exploiting elements of minority cultures, often without recognition or compensation.
Racial Profiling: The practice of targeting individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often in law enforcement contexts.
Colorism: The phenomenon of discrimination based on skin color, within and between racial groups.
Microaggressions: Subtle, often unintentional forms of discrimination that reinforce stereotypes and prejudices.
Stereotypes: Oversimplified and often inaccurate beliefs about groups of people based on their race or ethnicity.
Whiteness: The ways in which being white is often considered the default or norm in American society, and the privileges and advantages that come with whiteness.
Historical Trauma: The lasting impact of systemic oppression and violence against minority groups, including intergenerational trauma and the legacy of historical injustices.
The Model Minority Myth: The stereotype that Asian Americans are successful and high-achieving, often used to deflect attention from other forms of racism and discrimination.
The Latino/a/x Experience: The unique challenges and opportunities faced by individuals of Latin American descent in the United States, including issues of language, culture, and identity.
Native American Sovereignty: The history of indigenous peoples in the United States, including the ongoing struggle for land rights and sovereignty.
LGBTQ+ Rights: The intersectional experiences of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and also belong to racial and ethnic minority groups.
Health Disparities: The ways in which race and ethnicity affect health outcomes and access to healthcare in the United States.
Cultural Competence: The skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Anti-Racist Activism: The history and current practices of individuals and organizations working to combat racism and promote social justice in the United States.