Introduction: This assignment will assist in you gaining a better understanding of examples of individual and institutional racism within society.
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Module Outcome: You will be able to discuss examples of ethnocentrism within a culture in society and give examples of institutional racism and consequences of racism.
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Course Outcome: You will be able to use a sociocultural vocabulary of diversity concepts, to study, explain, and analyze course topical contents and assignments.
General Education Competency You will be able to communicate effectively using the conventions of American Standard English in professional and academic environments. You will be able to demonstrate socialization skills that support cultural awareness and a global perspective. You will be able to demonstrate computer literacy.
Prompt:
This assignment will give you the chance to discuss examples of individual racism and examples of institutional racism regarding employment, housing, education, or politics, as well as discuss the consequences of racism in society.
Select a news story of interest to you that relates to issues of racism.
(Choose a news story related to racism in society today-choose one type to discuss):
1. Individual racism– ( example: front or back stage racism), refer to chapter 8)
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2. Institutional racism– (by using an example related to: employment, housing, education, or politics), refer to chapter 8)
The news story can be in the format of a newspaper article, magazine, blog, social media site, video, or any other means by which news is transmitted. Complete the following:
1.Discuss and summarize a current event/news story, highlighting a relevant issue of racism (individual or institutional racism), and concepts discussed in class (refer to chapter 8). Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences)- summarizing a story of interest shown during the newscast.
2. Apply three key concepts/terms/definitions covered in chapter 8 of the textbook and module that are related to the news example you chose. Include in your response the three key concepts/terms (define them and explain how the concepts/terms relate to the news story. ( At the end of chapter 8, you will find a list of definitions and terms- choose 3 terms/concepts to help discuss the current event/news yuo are describing).
Make sure to Include in your response/ analysis an explanation of why the news story is an example of individual or institutional racism.
3. Share your personal reaction to the current event/news.
(Please include the URL/link/reference or citation of the original source used).