SOC 100 Discussions Questions

SOC 100 Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever read something that you suspected was fake news?  In this week’s reading you will learn about strategies for determining if a source is credible.  One of those strategies is the CRAAP Test.  

· Currency:  Is the information up to date?

· Relevance:  Is the information relevant to your research needs?

· Authority:  Who is the source of the information?

· Accuracy:  How reliable and truthful is the information?  Can the information be verified?

· Purpose:  Why does the information exist?

How can the CRAAP Test help you when you look at news and articles in the future?

2. We belong to many different social groups that are made up of people that we interact with regularly.  Choose one of the following social groups:

· Family

· Friends

· Co workers

Which social group has influenced you the most?  In what ways?

3. Racism refers to "the belief that certain racial or ethnic groups are inferior to one or more other groups." To most people, this definition is largely insufficient to explain this complicated concept!

· Some sociologists argue that POWER should play a role in a definition of racism. Would you agree or disagree? Why?

· What other factors, besides power, do you think are important to consider when discussing a definition of racism?

· Think about your family and upbringing. Think about your peer group, your education, and your life circumstances. Think about the experiences you have had AND those you have not had. What factors have impacted your perspective on racism and HOW have these factors impacted your perspective?