Sociology Chapter 9 Vocabulary Crossword

A set of cultural characteristics that distinguishes one group from another group
Individuals who share a common cultural background and common sense of identity
An unsupported generalization about a category of people.
The belief that one's own race or ethnic group is naturally superior to other races or ethnic groups
A policy that allows each group within society to keep its unique cultural identity
Discrimination that is a outgrowth of the structure of society
Discrimination and prejudice that targets Jews
The practice of placing blame for one's troubles on an innocent individual or group
The blending of culturally distinct groups into a single group with a common culture and identity
A group that possesses the ability to discriminate by virtue of their greater power, privilege and social status in a society
A denial of equal treatment to individuals based on their group membership
Racial bias in environmental policies and practices
Extermination aimed at intentionally destroying an entire targeted population
The collective reference to immigrants from the predominantly Catholic countries of Ireland, Italy, France, Poland and Greece
A prediction that results in behavior that makes the prediction come true.
Discrimination that is upheld by law.
The category of people who share inherited physical characteristics and who are perceived by others as being a distinct group
The process of removing a group from a particular area through terror, expulsion and mass murder.
A social and political movement that unites culturally distinct tribes to work together on issues that affect all Native Americans
An oversimplified, exaggerated, or unfavorable generalization about a category of people
A group of people who are singled out and unequally treated because of their physical characteristics or cultural practices.
The physical separation of a minority group from the dominant group