In the first part I defined race and racism and explained the theories and types of racism. Then I described racial discrimination in Slovenia. I finished with racism in the past.
The word comes from the Italian word razza, meaning "clan, tribe, species". It includes the belief that genetic or hereditary differences cause the inherent superiority or inferiority of one ethnic group over another. It is directed against an individual or group in a less privileged position.
It refers not only to social attitudes towards a particular group, but also to social structures and actions that oppress, exclude or discriminate against such individuals or groups.
The use of correct terms in the study of race and ethnicity can be complex. Some people think it would be better to use the terms as they are used by the different ethnic groups themselves: an example is the word "black" (in the UK) and "people of colour" (in the US). The problem is that sometimes even ethnic groups disagree on the correct use of terms: some people, who are more politically oriented, prefer one term and other people prefer another. Feminist Kum-Kum Bhavnani suggests that the term 'black' should be used in the UK as a political category for racist groups - those who face racism that they feel first-hand - groups such as Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis. Others disagree, however, because they feel that the term "black" does not fit Asians in the UK, because it creates a false sense of unity between nations, and because it would be used inappropriately.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- RACISM
- WHAT IS RACISM?
- THE PROBLEM OF TERMINOLOGY
- RACE AND RACIALISATION
- PREJUDICE
- DISCRIMINATION
- STEREOTYPE
- THEORIES AND TYPES OF RACISM
- BASIC CONCEPTS
- THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
- OVERVIEW OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SLOVENIA
- NATIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE SITUATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SLOVENIA
- NATIONAL LAWS ON RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
- ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
- RACISM IN THE PAST
- THE HOLOCAUST
- NELSON MANDELA
- MARTIN LUTHER KING
- LITERATURE
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper explores the complex topic of racism. It delves into the definition and theoretical frameworks of racism, examines its manifestation in the context of Slovenia, and provides historical insights into the struggle against racial injustice.
- Defining race and racism, including theories and types of racism.
- Analyzing racial discrimination in Slovenia, covering national laws and assistance for victims.
- Exploring historical examples of racism, including the Holocaust, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King.
- Examining the problem of terminology related to race and ethnicity, highlighting the diverse perspectives within different ethnic groups.
- Analyzing the concept of racialization and its role in creating social inequalities.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: RACISM introduces the term "racism" and its origins, highlighting the inherent inequality and oppression it implies. The chapter defines racism as a belief system that asserts superiority or inferiority based on race, emphasizing its unscientific and regressive nature. The chapter also acknowledges the complexity of using appropriate terms related to race and ethnicity, acknowledging the diverse perspectives within different ethnic groups.
- Chapter 2: BASIC CONCEPTS explores the foundation of the term "racism" and its multifaceted implications.
- Chapter 3: THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 focuses on a landmark legislation that aimed to combat racial discrimination in the United States.
- Chapter 4: OVERVIEW OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SLOVENIA examines the specific context of racial discrimination in Slovenia. It delves into the national overview of the situation, outlining the relevant laws and assistance available for victims of racial discrimination.
- Chapter 5: RACISM IN THE PAST provides historical insights into racism, focusing on pivotal events and figures such as the Holocaust, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper focuses on the concepts of race, racism, prejudice, discrimination, racialization, and the historical struggle against racial injustice. It examines the impact of racism in both contemporary Slovenia and globally, with a focus on the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Holocaust, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Anonym (Autor:in), 2022, Theories and Types of Racism. Racial Discrimination in Slovenia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1380526
