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Society Level Racism. Ideological Racism Institutional Racism Robert Merton’s Typology. Society. Individuals. Prejudice. Ideological Racism. Thinking Feeling. Differences Between Individual and Societal Sources. Discrimination. Institutional Racism. Doing Acting. Social Darwinism
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Society Level Racism Ideological Racism Institutional Racism Robert Merton’s Typology
Society Individuals Prejudice Ideological Racism Thinking Feeling Differences Between Individual and Societal Sources Discrimination Institutional Racism Doing Acting
Social Darwinism The nature of society, our nation, and race differences are a product of natural evolution. Manifest Destiny White Americans were destined by natural or divine forces to control North America. White Man’s Burden The White race should accept the Christian responsibilities for helping the poor colored masses to find a better way of life. Eugenics Particular human traits (e.g., Whiteness) can be improved by reducing reproduction of those who might be seen as “unfit.” Ideological Racism
Overt and DeJure Discrimination • Jim Crow Laws (poll taxes, literacy tests) • Anti-miscegenation laws • Arizona’s “show-your-papers” law • Covert and De Facto Discrimination • Separate but unequal schools • Moving factories to the suburbs • Forced seating in the back of the bus Institutional Discrimination
DISCRIMINATES? NO YES Timid (Benign) Bigot Merton’s Typology Active Bigot P YES R All-Weather Liberal E J Fair-Weather (Reluctant) Liberal ? U D I C NO E D • Does Prejudice Always Cause Discrimination?