3.3 Racism

• Racism is the belief that one race is superior to others, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on race or ethnicity
• Match the event or policy with its impact on racism in Hispanic societies:

  Spanish Conquest ↔️ Displaced Indigenous populations

  Caste System ↔️ Institutionalized inequality

  Racial Laws ↔️ Reinforced racial prejudices
• What was the impact of the Spanish Conquest on Indigenous populations?

  Displaced populations and hierarchical system
• What discriminatory practices do immigrants face in Hispanic societies?

  Xenophobia, exploitation, and denial of rights
• What is the ideology behind racism?

  Belief that one race is superior to others
• What historical factors contributed to racism in Hispanic societies?

  Colonialism and the caste system
• The historical context of racism in Hispanic societies is deeply rooted in colonialism and the subsequent caste system
• Afro-Latinos face stereotyping and underrepresentation in positions of power in Hispanic societies


  True
• Cultural erasure occurs through the suppression of languages, traditions, and identities
• Steps to address the social and economic consequences of racism

  1️⃣ Recognize historical injustices

  2️⃣ Promote equal access to education and healthcare

  3️⃣ Encourage cultural preservation and recognition

  4️⃣ Implement anti-discrimination laws and policies
• What are three social impacts of racism in Hispanic societies?

  Marginalization, cultural erasure, lack of representation
• The social and economic consequences of racism in Hispanic societies are deeply rooted in the historical legacy of colonialism

  True
• Match the social impact of racism with its description:

  Marginalization ↔️ Exclusion from mainstream society

  Cultural erasure ↔️ Suppression of traditions and identities
• In Hispanic societies, racism can manifest against Indigenous peoples, Afro-Latinos, and immigrants


  True
• Discrimination is unfair treatment or denial of opportunities
• Order the historical factors that contributed to racism in Hispanic societies:

  1️⃣ Colonialism

  2️⃣ Caste system

  3️⃣ Racial laws
• The caste system institutionalized inequality by denying opportunities to non-white
• Match the target group with a manifestation of racism in Hispanic cultures:

  Indigenous Peoples ↔️ Discrimination in education

  Afro-Latinos ↔️ Stereotyping based on physical features

  Immigrants ↔️ Xenophobia and hostility
• Afro-Latinos face disproportionate poverty, unemployment, and incarceration
• What is one social impact of racism in Hispanic societies?

  Cultural erasure
• The social and economic impacts of racism are rooted in the historical legacy of colonialism and the caste system.


  True
• How does racism affect representation in positions of power?

  Lack of representation
• Addressing racism is essential for achieving greater equity and inclusion in Hispanic societies.


  True
• Anti-discrimination laws often ban discrimination in employment and housing
• Match the challenge of combating racism with its limitation:

  Entrenched attitudes ↔️ Deeply rooted prejudices

  Lack of enforcement ↔️ Anti-discrimination laws are poorly enforced

  Socioeconomic disparities ↔️ Systemic inequalities in wealth
• The legacy of colonialism and the caste system continues to perpetuate racism in Hispanic societies.


  True
• What is one manifestation of racism faced by Indigenous Peoples in Chiapas, Mexico?

  Forced assimilation
• Addressing deep-rooted racism in Hispanic countries requires improving enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.


  True
• How does racism economically impact marginalized groups in Hispanic societies?

  Unequal access to opportunities
• The lack of representation in positions of power is a social impact of racism in Hispanic societies


  True
• Wealth disparities between racial groups perpetuate cycles of poverty
• What is the economic impact of racism in Hispanic societies?

  Unequal access to education
• Racism leads to discrimination, prejudice, and oppression
• What is the definition of racism?

  Belief that one race is superior
• Prejudice involves negative attitudes towards a group based on their race


  True
• What was the impact of the Spanish Conquest on Indigenous populations?

  Displacement and hierarchy
• Racial laws reinforced prejudices and limited social mobility for marginalized groups


  True
• What is one manifestation of racism against Indigenous Peoples in Hispanic cultures?

  Displacement from ancestral lands
• Addressing racism in Hispanic societies requires acknowledging historical factors and ongoing discriminatory attitudes

  True
• Wealth disparities between racial groups perpetuate cycles of poverty