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Chapter 10 – Race and Ethnicity: Student Lesson Plan

SociologicalYOU Chapter addresses the topics of race and ethnicity. It looks at how these terms are socially constructed, meaning they are dependent upon social environments and personal interpretations. This chapter consists of the following modules:

Module 1: A Sociological Perspective of Race and Ethnicity

Module 2: Structural Characteristics of Race and Ethnicity

Module 3: Social Problems Associated with Race and Ethnicity

Module 4: Applying the Sociological Imagination to Race and Ethnicity

Module 5: Social Changes and Race and Ethnicity

Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 10. The objective of this worksheet is to ensure that you are prepared to actively engage and participate in class. Please contact me if you have any questions or issues prior to the assignment due dates.

Student Responsibilities:

· Read Chapter 10 and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 10 Completion Certificate.

· Upload your Chapter 10 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.

· Listen to the Chapter 10 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.

· Complete and upload this Chapter 10 Student Worksheet to the assignment submission folder.

Points to Ponder:

Complete the following questions within the text boxes. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and punctuation.

· How is race socially constructed?      

· How do issues of race and ethnicity impact family, education, and health care for Black, Asian, Hispanic, and White Americans?      

· What are contemporary social problems related to race and ethnicity?      

Class Survey Questions: Reflect on the chapter reading and consider how you would answer these questions during class discussion. Select the appropriate box to indicate your answer.

10A Questions

1. Consider your thoughts and opinions about banning the niqab on a college campus. Are you in support or against banning students from wearing the niqab? Choose one of the following:

|_| Support |_| Against |_| Not Sure

2. In your opinion, was the banning of wearing the niqab an example of discrimination or racism?

|_| Yes |_| No |_| Not Sure

10B Questions

1. Racial profiling is a problem in America.

|_| Yes |_| No |_| Not Sure

2. I (or someone I know) have experienced racial profiling.

|_| Yes |_| No |_| Not Sure

3. I believe there are benefits of racial profiling that can outweigh the risks associated with wrongly profiling an individual or group of people.

|_| Yes |_| No |_| Not Sure

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