Discrimination Case

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Appendix F

Part I

Define the following terms:

Term Definition

White privilege A right, advantage, or immunity granted to or enjoyed by white persons beyond the common advantage of all others; an exemption in many particular cases from certain burdens or liabilities

Racial profiling The practice of substituting skin color for evidence as grounds for suspicion

Racism The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as...

Prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief.

Reverse discrimination the unfair treatment of members of majority groups resulting from preferential policies, as in college admissions or employment, intended 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.

Racial groups interact different