Ethnic Studies Vocab

Define Colonization

• Process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country

• When one group migrates into an area occupied by another group and subordinated that indigenous group

Define Decolonization

• Process by which colonies become independent of the colonizing country

• When one group migrates into an area occupied by another group and subordinated that indigenous group

Hierarchy is a (a)   that ​ (b)   people or groups according to status or authority.

• system
• ranks

Hegemony is having ​___ over one country or social group.

Define Dehumanize

• The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities and dignity

• To view and see value in people because they are human beings and deserving of respect and dignity.

Define Human

• The process of depriving a person or group of positive human qualities and dignity

• To view and see value in people because they are human beings and deserving of respect and dignity.

Define Subordinate Group

• A group that has less that its share of wealth, power, and/or social status

• A group that enjoys more than its share of wealth, power, and/or social status in that society.

Define Dominate Group

• A group that has less that its share of wealth, power, and/or social status

• A group that enjoys more than its share of wealth, power, and/or social status in that society.