Minority status

Minority stress refers to the way that individuals from underrepresented or stigmatized groups experience a number of stressors that directly relate to a minority identity. When the concept of minority stress was initially proposed by a researcher in 1995, it was defined as a form of stress derived from minority status. With respect to gay men, in particular, the chronic stress related to stigmatization was seen as taking the form of: Minority stress is both additive and intersectional. In other words, individuals who are members of multiple minority groups often experience greater minority stress than those individuals who are only members of one minority group. In addition, people with intersectional identities may experience stressors unique to those identities. Microaggressions can also lead to stress. Microaggressions are when people act in discriminatory ways that are subtle or indirect, often without realizing it. An example of this is when two friends are shopping and people insist on talking to the one who is not using a wheelchair, even when she is not the one asking the question or having the interaction. Another example is when people unconsciously cross the street because they see a young man of color approaching, where they wouldn't do so if he were white. In general, health disparities have been shown to be related to a number of factors including differences in: • Access to health care • Quality of care • • Quantity and quality of education Stress and discr...

Socioeconomic status (SES) encompasses not just income but also educational attainment, financial security, and subjective perceptions of social status and social class. Socioeconomic status can encompass quality of life attributes as well as the opportunities and privileges afforded to people within society. Poverty, specifically, is not a single factor but rather is characterized by multiple physical and psychosocial stressors. Further, SES is a consistent and reliable predictor of a vast array of outcomes across the life span, including physical and psychological health. Thus, SES is relevant to all realms of behavioral and social science, including research, practice, education and advocacy. SES Affects our Society SES affects overall human functioning, including our physical and mental health. Low SES and its correlates, such as lower educational achievement, poverty and poor health, ultimately affect our society. Inequities in health distribution, resource distribution, and quality of life are increasing in the United States and globally. Society benefits from an increased focus on the foundations of socioeconomic inequities and efforts to reduce the deep gaps in socioeconomic status in the United States and abroad. The relationship between SES, race and ethnicity is intimately intertwined. Research has shown that race and ethnicity in terms of stratification often determine a person’s socioeconomic status (U.S. Census Bureau, 2009). Furthermore, communities are ofte...

Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR "Smart." "Hard-working." "Nice." Those were among the adjectives that respondents offered up in a The poll, conducted by the nonprofit Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH), was another all-too-familiar reminder that Asian Americans are still perceived as the "model minority." Since the end of World War II, this myth about Asian Americans and their perceived collective success has been used Characterizing Asian Americans as a model minority flattens the diverse experiences of Asian Americans into a singular, narrow narrative. And it paints a misleading picture about the community that doesn't align with current statistics. Here's a look at some common misconceptions driven by the model minority myth. Myth: Asian Americans are a single monolithic group Currently, more than 22 million people of Asian descent live in the U.S., making up approximately 7% of the nation's population. They trace their heritage to different regions around the world, with people of East Asian and Southeast Asian descent making up the largest shares, though no group makes up a majority. More than 1.5 million Pacific Islanders, who descend from Micronesia, Melanesia or Polynesia, live in the U.S. as well. Loading... Academics and activists "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" (AAPI) is a term that has its roots in the 1980s and '90s, when the U.S. Census Bureau used the "Asian Pacific American" classification to group Asians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Isl...

Summary+ While the gap in high school completion has narrowed over time, the percentage of Black and Hispanic high school graduates is still significantly less than that of their White counterparts. Throughout the nation, minority students experience disparities in their educational experience that directly impact their long-term learning and success. The most significant contributors to Key Takeaways+• While advances in policy and practice have increased overall equality towards the nation’s minorities, the United States’ history of racial segregation in schools and overall societal structure continues to play a key role in the • Educational inequality throughout the nation is most commonly caused by poor funding or diminished attention to impoverished or minority school districts, often leading to poor performance and achievement levels. • National economic reports suggest there is a strong correlation between educational achievement and income, suggesting lower quality education can lead to lower income later in life. • Poverty level, minority or racial status, language, and peer or family history are proven to contribute to educational disparities; most of which are also found to be consequences of low academic involvement and achievement. This is referred to as the • The most successfully reported interventions to reduce continuation of the education disparity cycle are to provide early childhood education programs, financial support, and individualized mentoring and ...

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“In and of itself, language is rich, complex, and deeply cultural. This is true too within organizations. In my work as a DEI professional in local government having a resource like this is an invaluable tool to help us move our work forward.” – Jamar Galbreath, Equity Coordinator, Missoula County, Mont. Glossary of Working Definitions and Terms The following glossary presents key terms frequently used in discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The terms are defined according to how they are used in these contexts; thus, the definitions here may differ from other known definitions. Similarly, the language society uses to talk about DEI is likely to grow and change as we better understand one another. As such, this glossary is a living document and will be updated to reflect the evolution of our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. Some definitions are paraphrased or updated. We hope that this glossary will be helpful to your efforts to engage in discussions of DEI topics in your communities and advance equity. Below are core terms utilized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity – The presence of different and multiple characteristics that make up individual and collective identities, including race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, language, and physical ability. Equity – The process of identifying and removing the barriers that c...

• العربية • Asturianu • Azərbaycanca • Български • Català • Čeština • Dansk • Deutsch • Eesti • Ελληνικά • Español • Esperanto • Euskara • فارسی • Français • Frysk • Galego • 客家語/Hak-kâ-ngî • 한국어 • हिन्दी • Hrvatski • Igbo • Bahasa Indonesia • Italiano • עברית • Kiswahili • Kreyòl ayisyen • Kurdî • Latina • Latviešu • Lietuvių • Magyar • Bahasa Melayu • Nederlands • नेपाली • 日本語 • Nordfriisk • Norsk bokmål • Norsk nynorsk • Nouormand • Plattdüütsch • Polski • Português • Română • Romani čhib • Русиньскый • Русский • Seeltersk • Shqip • සිංහල • Simple English • سنڌي • Српски / srpski • Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски • Suomi • Svenska • தமிழ் • Тоҷикӣ • Türkçe • Українська • Tiếng Việt • 吴语 • 粵語 • 中文 "Minorities" redirects here. For the term used in Lebanese politics, see The term ' minority group' has different usages, depending on the context. According to its common usage, a minority group can simply be understood in terms of demographic sizes within a population: i.e. a group in society with the least number of individuals is therefore the 'minority’. However, in terms of sociology, economics, and politics, a demographic which takes up the smallest fraction of the population is not necessarily the 'minority’. In the academic context, 'minority' and 'majority' groups are more appropriately understood in terms of hierarchical minority group' to refer to a Minority group membership is typically based on differences in observable characteristics or practices, such as: The t...

Summary+ While the gap in high school completion has narrowed over time, the percentage of Black and Hispanic high school graduates is still significantly less than that of their White counterparts. Throughout the nation, minority students experience disparities in their educational experience that directly impact their long-term learning and success. The most significant contributors to Key Takeaways+• While advances in policy and practice have increased overall equality towards the nation’s minorities, the United States’ history of racial segregation in schools and overall societal structure continues to play a key role in the • Educational inequality throughout the nation is most commonly caused by poor funding or diminished attention to impoverished or minority school districts, often leading to poor performance and achievement levels. • National economic reports suggest there is a strong correlation between educational achievement and income, suggesting lower quality education can lead to lower income later in life. • Poverty level, minority or racial status, language, and peer or family history are proven to contribute to educational disparities; most of which are also found to be consequences of low academic involvement and achievement. This is referred to as the • The most successfully reported interventions to reduce continuation of the education disparity cycle are to provide early childhood education programs, financial support, and individualized mentoring and ...

Connie Hanzhang Jin/NPR "Smart." "Hard-working." "Nice." Those were among the adjectives that respondents offered up in a The poll, conducted by the nonprofit Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH), was another all-too-familiar reminder that Asian Americans are still perceived as the "model minority." Since the end of World War II, this myth about Asian Americans and their perceived collective success has been used Characterizing Asian Americans as a model minority flattens the diverse experiences of Asian Americans into a singular, narrow narrative. And it paints a misleading picture about the community that doesn't align with current statistics. Here's a look at some common misconceptions driven by the model minority myth. Myth: Asian Americans are a single monolithic group Currently, more than 22 million people of Asian descent live in the U.S., making up approximately 7% of the nation's population. They trace their heritage to different regions around the world, with people of East Asian and Southeast Asian descent making up the largest shares, though no group makes up a majority. More than 1.5 million Pacific Islanders, who descend from Micronesia, Melanesia or Polynesia, live in the U.S. as well. Loading... Academics and activists "Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders" (AAPI) is a term that has its roots in the 1980s and '90s, when the U.S. Census Bureau used the "Asian Pacific American" classification to group Asians, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Isl...

Minority stress refers to the way that individuals from underrepresented or stigmatized groups experience a number of stressors that directly relate to a minority identity. When the concept of minority stress was initially proposed by a researcher in 1995, it was defined as a form of stress derived from minority status. With respect to gay men, in particular, the chronic stress related to stigmatization was seen as taking the form of: Minority stress is both additive and intersectional. In other words, individuals who are members of multiple minority groups often experience greater minority stress than those individuals who are only members of one minority group. In addition, people with intersectional identities may experience stressors unique to those identities. Microaggressions can also lead to stress. Microaggressions are when people act in discriminatory ways that are subtle or indirect, often without realizing it. An example of this is when two friends are shopping and people insist on talking to the one who is not using a wheelchair, even when she is not the one asking the question or having the interaction. Another example is when people unconsciously cross the street because they see a young man of color approaching, where they wouldn't do so if he were white. In general, health disparities have been shown to be related to a number of factors including differences in: • Access to health care • Quality of care • • Quantity and quality of education Stress and discr...