Introduction to Society

Chapter Twelve Weekly Assignments

Minorities and Discrimination

1. List four reasons for ethnic and racial prejudice

2. Distinguish between minority and dominant groups

3. Discuss the race problem in the United States today

4. Distinguish Chicanos from Latinos and explain the problem of illegal Mexican immigration

5. Discuss briefly the problems of religious minorities

6. Discuss briefly the problems of sexual minorities

7. Give arguments for and against age discrimination

8. State three reasons according to your readings not to discuss race

9. Identify the four prominent reasons suggested for ethnic and racial prejudice

10. What is the cause of black frustration according to your readings?

11. What were some of the reason why women enter the workforce