Name:___________________
To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about the effects of racial prejudice in a southern town
during the 1930’s. All individuals express and are exposed to prejudice. Using your own
experience, assess the meaning of “prejudice.”
1.
In your own words, define the word “prejudice.”
2.
What is the dictionary definition?
3.
In your own words, define “discrimination.”
4.
How are prejudice and discrimination different?
5.
Identify several examples of prejudice/discrimination in American history.
6.
What types of prejudice exist in our own community today?
7.
What effect has this prejudice had on people?
8.
List individuals or groups of people towards whom you may have prejudicial feelings.
9.
Consider these questions:
a. Can someone be prejudiced but not discriminate?
b. Can someone discriminate but not be prejudiced?