Explain What It Means to Be Mindful to Overcome Prejudiced

question 42

Essay

Explain what it means to be mindful to overcome prejudiced assumptions.

Understand the central tenets of critical race theory.

Distinguish between the concepts of ethnicity and race according to Emirbayer and Desmond.

Examine Edward Said's concept of orientalism.

Explore the dynamic theory of race focusing on race as an ongoing process.

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Definitions:

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental ability expressed as the age at which an average individual reaches the same ability.

IQ

An abbreviation for Intelligence Quotient, a score derived from standardized tests designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities.

Adaptive Behavior

Behaviors or skills that enable individuals to meet their needs, comply with societal norms, and maintain a level of independence across various environments.

Intellectual Disability

A state defined by major restrictions in cognitive capabilities as well as in adaptive behavior, encompassing a wide array of social and daily life skills.