Understanding Social Concepts Flashcard

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This concept falsely suggests that certain minority groups succeed because of their culture or values, not systemic factors.

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Model Minority Myth

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This practice involves selecting one person from a marginalized group to appear inclusive, without real change.

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Tokenism

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This policy aims to increase access to education and jobs for historically excluded groups.

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Affirmative Action

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This idea can make Asian Americans feel pressure to be perfect students or employees.

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Model Minority Myth

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Mia is invited to join a committee at her workplace, but she notices that she is the only person from her background and feels like she’s only included to meet a diversity quota.

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Tokenism

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This concept can isolate individuals by making them feel like symbolic representatives of their race.

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Tokenism

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A student is told they only got into college because of their race. This reflects a misunderstanding of which concept?

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Affirmative Action

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A company features one Black employee in all its ads but doesn’t promote diversity internally. What’s this an example of?

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Tokenism

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Michael, an Asian American student, is always expected by his teachers to be quiet, hardworking, and never need help with assignments. What stereotype is this?

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Model Minority Myth

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In a school, Abigail notices that some teachers praise certain students' achievements by saying they succeeded only because they worked harder than others, without considering other factors. This attitude creates resentment between different racial groups by implying success is purely based on effort.

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Model Minority Myth