Appendix F

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Appendix F

Part I

Define the following terms:

Term

Definition

White privilege

Unearned advantages of being white; dominant group actively seeking to oppress and suppress other racial groups for its own advantage. Conceptualizing inequalities focused on advantages for white people.

Racial profiling

An individual’s race or ethnicity used by law enforcement personnel in deciding to take action; government activity directed at a suspect or group of suspects based solely on race

Racism

The idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule other;

Hatred of other races

Reverse discrimination

Unfair treatment of majority groups resulting from preferential policies with the intent to remedy earlier discrimination against minorities.

Part II

Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race located on your student website:

· Select 1 racial group from the list below:

o African American

o Asian American

o Arab American

o Hispanic American/Latino

o White/Caucasian

· Write a 250- to 350-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks.

Part III

Answer the following in 150 to 250 words each:

· How do racial groups interact in contemporary America? Are interactions positive, negative, or neutral? Support your response using proper citations.

I chose to write about Hispanic American/Latinos.

· Are there existing social inequities based on race? Why or why not?

· What do you believe to be the causes of racial prejudice and discrimination in today’s society?