Lesson 3 Discussion
What is the difference between race and ethnicity? How could these two sociological concepts factor into present-day issues for minorities? Do you think these present-day issues are indicative of systemic racism?
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CrashCourse. (2017a, November 20). Race & Ethnicity: Crash Course Sociology #34 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7myLgdZhzjo
Additional readings/videos regarding treatment and/or history of each group.
Native Americans
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Italian Americans
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Jewish Americans
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African Americans
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CrashCourse. (2013, November 21). Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39 [Video]. YouTube.
Hispanic Americans
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Asian Americans
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Objectives:
To obtain an understanding of the treatment of various ethnic groups in the United States, such as the Native Americans, Italian Americans, Jewish Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and genders.
To heighten student awareness of the effects of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
To develop sensitivity to issues of oppression and discrimination.
