Race and Ethnicity
Movie
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Basic Instincts – Soc.Series2
Questions
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Is there any such thing as a positive or neutral
prejudice?
What are the differences between opinions and
prejudices?
What would you do in a situation similar to the
movie?
By challenging a prejudice, do you think it would
reform or educate the individual so they will
correct their ways? Why or why not?
What race are you?
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No “pure” race
All races are genetically similar
Race vs. ethnicity
Where did “race” come from?
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Geographical theory of race
What is the difference between
prejudice and discrimination?
How can stereotypes hurt
you?
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What are stereotypes?
Inaccurate expectations.
How can you work against stereotypes?
Why are people prejudice?
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Scapegoat theory
Cultural theory
Patterns of interaction in race
relations.
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Pluralism
Assimilation
Segregation
Genocide
Tomorrow’s coming
attractions!!
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What do you have to exchange in a
marriage?
Are you part of the “sandwich generation”?
What will increase your chances of divorce?
What makes healthy families?