Overview
You will answer 10 sociology reading questions. There is no word requirement, however just make sure to answer each question in complete sentences.
1. What are race and ethnicity? What are some of the similarities and differences between race and ethnicity?
2. Drawing upon your understanding of the chapter 2: Race, Immigration, and Citizenship (Book: Race and Racisms: A critical approach), please provide an overview of key points related to immigration in the United States, both historically and the in the present day.
3. According to chapter 2: Race, Immigration, and Citizenship (Book: Race and Racisms: A critical approach), what does it mean to say that the Irish, Italians, and Jews became white?
4. What is the connection between racial justice and empathy?
5. According to Robin DiAngelo, what does the term 'white fragility' refer to?
6. What are some of the suggestions that Robin DiAngelo presents to deconstruct white fragility?
7. How can white Americans play a role in promoting racial justice? Additionally, what is the impact of racism on white Americans? Is it damaging, and if so, what are the underlying reasons?
8. What do you consider to be the most challenging task for your generation in the fight against social injustice.
9. Why is a singular focus on racism insufficient to achieve racial justice? Provide an example to justify your answer.
10. In The 1619 Project: A new origin story , chapter 17: Progress, Ibram X. Kendi begins his chapter by quoting a line from former President Obama's farewell address in January of 2017: " That's what we mean when we say America is exceptional. Not that our nation has been flawless from the start, but that we have shown the capacity to change and make life better for those who follow." After reading this text, do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why?