Race and racism are complicated and often times over-generalized terms. Imagine that you are a teacher trying to teach an introductory class on race and racism to middle school students. How would you explain the following (be sure to use specific examples where appropriate):
A. Explicit racism, Subtle/Tacit racism, Institutional racism
B. The evolution of racist ideology over time (think religious, political, and scientific)
C. The conflict between Israel and Palestine
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As we prepare to read Gang Leader for a Day and begin our unit on economics in American culture, I'd like for us to consider the following question:
Who is responsible for poverty in America? Is it our government? The rich? Those who are poor? And what, if anything, can be done or should be done to make individual incomes more equitable in America. Lastly, what role does race play in poverty? Is race still a major obstacle for financial success or is that a thing of the past? Please give examples where possible.
Okay, so I guess there's a lot of questions there...feel free to thoughtfully answer any of the above that interest you!
Mr. Pond
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