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show social construct and category; it is not biological  
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show create, define and reinforce stereotypes  
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show the definition of race is always changing - therefore, there is no "definite" way to classify someone as being white  
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our culture determines...   show
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show perceptions of race and beliefs about groups  
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what does it mean to be heterosexual in our society?   show
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being heterosexual in our society is considered...   show
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what does it mean to be white in our society?   show
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white/group/male privilege   show
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show coined by Dr. Samuel Cartwright in 1850 - slaves that ran away from bondage were seen as mentally ill  
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show easy to blame other people when negative things have happened to you/those around you  
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show the privileged  
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denying privilege makes equality/equity seem like...   show
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equality   show
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show everyone gets the support they need (this is also called affirmative action)  
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equity is not...   show
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show everyone gets the same support or accomodation because the causes of inequity were addressed  
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what are some common reactions to privilege?   show
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show attitudes (typically negative) about certain members of a social group as well as an entire social group  
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non prejudiced people can have negative attitudes and behaviors towards...   show
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stereotypes   show
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show labelling people incorrectly or inappropriately (ex: thugs, terrorists, illegal immigrants)  
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intersectionality   show
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discrimination   show
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show one on one discrimination (ex: sexual harrassment)  
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organizational discrimination   show
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show practices in social institutions that results in unfair treatment (ex: legal, housing, or educational systems)  
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cultural discrimination   show
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institutional and cultural discrimination can be...   show
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show stronger and more pervasive than other forms of discrimination in the US  
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show heterosexism, weight bias, religious discrimination, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism, etc.  
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show most do not consciously admit to prejudice thoughts/actions, but extensive research suggests otherwise  
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physiological tests   show
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show subtle behavioral measures that disguise their intent  
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show any absurd law created in the Jim Crow Era  
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show the belief that white males were genetically superior and subordinate segregation was acceptable  
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racial/gender resentment   show
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prejudice and character   show
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show conscious activation of stereotypes, thoughts, and beliefs  
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show unconscious activation of stereotypes, thoughts and feelings when perceiving an outgroup member  
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show nonverbal behaviors, automatic reactions, and biased judgements (ex: hiring, and medical decisions)  
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show the belief that minority groups are morally inferior to majority groups and lack traditional values  
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modern/symbolic prejudice often believes that...   show
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egalitarian views   show
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show feel a degree of negative emotions towards certain minority groups (aka gender/racial resentment)  
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show occurs when it can be justified by non-racial/sex/religious groups  
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show strong negative implicit/explicit attitudes towards a certain group  
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aversive prejudice   show
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people with aversive prejudice often feel like...   show
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show moral inferiority arguments and may support equity programs like affirmative action  
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show intimate, unstructured, and prolonged contact with certain groups  
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people with aversive prejudice may...   show
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show having both positive and negative explicit and negative implicit benefits  
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show everyone is responsible for themselves and their own lives/values  
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show love thy neighbor as yourself  
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individualism values often conflict with egalitarian values   show
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show extremely positive/negative behavior towards an outgroup member  
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benevolent prejudice   show
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show a mix of hostile and benevolent sexism (ex: chivalry)  
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