Diversity

question 1

Many Whites argue that their resistance to affirmative action and diversity programs is due in part to their families� history of not owning slaves or not having practiced discrimination. What are some ways in which Whites who have not done these acts nonetheless benefited from and been advantaged by slavery and discrimination?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

question 2

What factor(s) caused the experiences of European and African newcomers to the United States in the period from the 1600s through the 1800s to be so different?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

question 3

Search the EEOC website (http://www.eeoc.gov) for the most recent period (three months) for cases of discrimination charges and settlements against Blacks or Whites. In any month that you find a case involving discrimination, document the events surrounding this case. What proportion of cases involved race-based discrimination against Whites? What proportion of cases involved race-based discrimination against Blacks?

Your response must be at least 300 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.