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SEXISM
OVERVIEW
Define Racism and Sexism
Describe the Socialization Process of
Sexism
Explain the Eight Dimensions of ISMS
Strategies for Non-Racist and Non-Sexist
Leadership
INTRODUCTION
The United States Army approaches the
concept of Racism and Sexism in the same
manner; in other words - Racism and Sexism
are conceptually the same. The definitions are
interchangeable, with the exception of the
words race (color) and gender.
VOCABULARY
Glossary of Term:
RACISM
Define Race and What is RacismExplain
what is meant by Ethnic
Race is a division of mankind which have sufficient constant
inheritable traits that is sufficient to characterize it as a distinct
human type.
Ethnic refers to or of relating to large groups or people classified
according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic,
or cultural origin or background.
Racism is any attitude, action (conscious or unconscious) of a
person or institutional structure that subordinates and subjucates a
person or group because of race.
The components of racism are prejudice and discrimination.
RACISM
Describe Two Forms of Racism. . .
Personal - Individual Racism - Refers chiefly to the
prejudicial beliefs and discriminatory behavior of
individuals toward groups of people.
Institutional Racism - Refers to the policies of
institutional communities such as schools, businesses, the
military, and other groups and organizations that restrict
the opportunities of individuals and groups which may or
may not violate the statutory laws prohibiting such policies
and conduct. These policies may or may not have been
intentionally written to practice discrimination.
SEXISM
What is Sexism. . . .
Sexism is any attitude, action, or institutional
structure which subordinates and subjucates a
person or group because of gender (sex).
The components of sexism are prejudice and
discrimination.
What is Socialization . . .
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They are socially and culturally defined roles that individuals are expected
to fulfill.
PRO-SEXIM
What is Pro-Sexism . . .
SUMMARY
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