Overview
Questions with the associated readings and films: (each question can be answer in one page)
1. Racism and prejudice are encountered in our society in a number of different ways. Describe both terms and give an example for each (2 points) Using examples from the PBS documentary we watched, A Class Divided (Eye of the Storm), describe two ways the teacher (and the students) created and reinforced prejudice and discrimination (1 point) What were two of the consequences for the children and adults? (1 point) While we generally think of racism or discrimination as between individuals, there is also institutional racism. What is institutional racism? (1 point) Please describe in detail 4 ways racism is built into social institutions using examples from the READINGS and lectures (4 points). Use examples for this part from at least two separate readings and two films. (9 points).
https://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/wp-content/up...
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/explaining-white-pr...
https://www.theroot.com/racism-in-the-air-you-brea...
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/class-divided/?
2. Surviving and working in the United States has become an increasingly difficult task for many Americans. In your readings personal experiences with just getting by in the workplace were described in the reader and news articles. Using examples from your textbook, lectures and at least three of the readings (be specific which ones you are using!!)-- describe how the changing American economy has impacted working conditions for most working class Americans (3 points),. How did the film Roger and Me show the changing working world and the consequences for the works at GM? (1 point). Why are these changes and growing economic inequality a problem for everyone? (1 point) What are two specific things (policy changes, institutional changes etc) that might be done to fix these problems? Be specific and use your readings/films (2 points) (7 points)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/opinion/coronav...
https://www.benjaminjameswaddell.com/wp-content/up...
3.What is power? (½ point) Describe three ways politics create more power for the wealthy and corporations. Be sure to use specific examples from films/readings/lectures (1.5 points) for each way. What are social movements? (1 point) What are the five elements of a social movement? And give a specific example for each element (5 points). Discuss one example of how social movements have created political change in the past and in current times
https://billmoyers.com/2015/08/20/race-gender-and-...
https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a3278...
https://www.pbs.org/video/no-easy-walk-1961-1963-x...
4.Gender inequality and stratification comes in many forms using examples from the films and readings. Using examples from at least two films, describe how patriarchy perpetuates gender inequality (1 point). How does patriarchy limit both men and women? (1 point) Using examples from the films, readings, and lectures, describe how gender inequality is perpetuated in 3 different social institutions. Be sure and give specific examples for full credit. (1.5 points). What are some ways that gender inequality and/or patriarchy can be combatted on both an institutional and personal way?
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/football-...
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/...