Race
What is the difference between Race and Ethnicity
Race is a social construct while ethnicity consists of your cultural and ancestral practices
What three things does social class depend on?
Income, education, occupation
Someone who is born a female and internally believes they are a female would be considered what politically correct term?
During class, a teacher is struggling to figure out how to put the students into groups. She turns to an Asian student and says, "You're probably good at math. Can you help me decide how many student go into each group?"
This is an example of which term?
Microaggression
Imagine two high school students, Alex and Jamie. Alex comes from a wealthy family that can afford to pay for private tutoring, extracurricular activities, and college test prep courses. This support allows Alex to excel academically and gain admission to a prestigious university.
In contrast, Jamie comes from a low-income background and attends a public school that lacks resources. Jamie wants to pursue higher education but has limited access to advanced courses and no financial support for tutoring or test preparation. Despite working hard, Jamie faces significant barriers in achieving the same level of academic success as Alex.
Identify what is occurring here using the terms that we used. Consider Jamie's experience and Alex's experience.
This is an example of social class privileges and oppression.
What needs to be true in order for a scenario to be considered racial discrimination?
What is implicit Bias and what is is a product of?
Implicit bias is the prejudice we carry on a daily basis without even realizing it. Systemic Racism causes implicit bias.
This is an example of:
Sexism
In a marketing department, a team is formed to work on a major campaign. During the initial brainstorming session, the team leader consistently calls on the male members for their ideas and input, while overlooking the contributions of female team members, even when they raise their hands to speak.
When a female team member, Lisa, finally manages to share her idea, the team leader dismisses it, suggesting it’s “not aggressive enough” for the campaign. Instead, he favors a male colleague’s more aggressive approach, even though Lisa’s idea aligns better with the target audience’s preferences.
Is there discrimination here? Why or why not? If so, what kind?
Yes, there is gender discrimination present. Since Lisa's ideas are not being heard despite aligning better with the target audience, she is being stripped of her voice in a meeting. This will cause a trickle down effect of Lisa losing opportunities since her ideas are seen as inadequate compared to her male counterparts'.
At a family reunion, a group of relatives is discussing plans for a weekend outing. When the topic of going hiking comes up, one of the younger relatives, Sarah, turns to her grandmother, who is in her 70s, and says, “I don’t think you’ll want to join us for the hike. It might be too tough for you.”
Despite the grandmother expressing enthusiasm for the hike and saying she feels capable of participating, Sarah insists, “Maybe you should just stay back and enjoy the picnic. We can take pictures for you!”
Is there discrimination present? If so, what kind and how do you know?
Yes, Sarah is being ageist because she is not including her grandmother in an activity due to her age, despite the grandmother's objection.
Give an example of how equity can be seen in a classroom.
Answers may vary, but they must consist of granting individuals what they need in order to create an equal advantage among them.
Give me an example of systemic racism we see in America today.
Answers may vary but they should explain how a structural system has made it difficult for those of color to get ahead.
Give two ways in which a work place can be gender inclusive.
Answers may vary, but they must include ways in which a workplace can ensure that all genders are being given equal opportunities.
Maria, a Latina candidate, interviews for a marketing position at a company. During the interview, the hiring manager, while reviewing her qualifications, comments, “You have such a unique background. How do you think that will help you fit into our company culture?”
Maria feels this question implies that her ethnicity might make her an outsider in a predominantly white workplace, suggesting that she has to justify her place there.
Later in the interview, when discussing previous work experiences, the manager frequently interjects with questions about how she handled "cultural differences," assuming her previous roles involved navigating challenges related to her race. However, similar questions are not posed to the white candidates interviewed.
Ultimately, Maria does not get the job, and she wonders if the manager’s biases about her background influenced the decision.
Is there discrimination here? If so, what kind? Why?
There is no racial discrimination present. There could be, but ultimately, the interviewer did not explicitly say why Maria was not hired. There may be microaggressions, though.
In a corporate office, during a team meeting, one of the team members, Alex, who uses a wheelchair, presents an idea for a new project. As he speaks, a colleague interrupts and says, “That sounds great, but we should probably have someone else do the physical demonstrations. You know, just to be safe.”
While the colleague’s comment may seem well-intentioned, it implies that Alex's disability makes him less capable or reliable, even though he has extensive experience in project management and has successfully led similar initiatives in the past.
Later, when the team discusses roles for the project, Alex notices that he is not considered for key responsibilities, with others assuming he wouldn’t want to participate in tasks that might involve moving around.
Is there discrimination here? IF so, what kind and why?
There is ableism here. Alex is overlooked for a role in a project due to his disability.
Based on class discussions, give this information.
Dr. Ismail's Race
Dr. Ismail's Ethnicity
Dr. Ismail's Nationality
Dr. Ismail's National Origin
According to the US Census, Dr. Ismail would be classified as white. Dr. Ismail is Arab/Middle-Eastern. Dr. Ismail is Egyptian-American. Dr. Ismail's National Origin is Egypt.
In what ways can censorship be a type of oppression?
In what ways can media bias be a type of oppression?
Media bias may portray a specific ethnic group, gender, or group of people in a negative way which impacts the way others treat them which can create a trickle effect of oppression.
Give an example of how two different people can experience intersectionality. Be specific.
Answers may vary, however they must consists of how socially assigned identities interact and conflict, leading to one's struggles.
A community book club is meeting to discuss their latest read, a novel written by an author from a different cultural background. During the meeting, one member, Tom, expresses his views about the book, focusing on themes of identity and belonging. Another member, Aisha, who is from a similar cultural background as the author, offers her insights, referencing her personal experiences.
After the discussion, a new member, Jake, comments, “I think it’s great how Aisha was able to relate so closely to the book. It’s nice to see someone who really gets the author’s perspective.”
Tom feels like his ideas were dismissed.
Is there discrimination here? If so, what kind and how do you know?
There is no discrimination here.
At a local high school, tryouts are held for the varsity soccer team. During the selection process, the coach, who is female, emphasizes that she is looking for players with specific skills, such as speed, teamwork, and endurance.
A group of students, both male and female, participate in the tryouts. After evaluating all players, the coach selects a majority of male players for the team, as they consistently performed better in the drills and scrimmages. Some parents express concerns, suggesting that the coach might be favoring male players over female ones.
Is there discrimination here? If so, what kind and how do you know?
There is no discrimination present.
How do systemic inequalities in education, healthcare, and employment perpetuate racial disparities, and what are some effective strategies that communities and policymakers can implement to address these disparities while promoting equity?
Answers may vary.
In what ways do societal perceptions of class influence individual identity and behavior, and how can these perceptions create barriers to social mobility?
Answers may vary.
Answers may vary.
Mona comes back from maternity leave and has her role taken by another male colleague who used to have the position below her because the simply needed someone to fill the job. Mona's boss puts her in a new role that has less responsibilities than her previous role, but similar pay. While she is grateful she has a job, she is upset that her hard work in the company did not pay off and she is being held back because of a life choice.
Identify some terms we have learned that you can see in this scenario. Consider ALL those mentioned.
Mona's colleague is experiencing privilege because he was handed this role by chance and he does not have to worry about his life choices impacting his career.
Imagine a Black woman named Maya who is navigating a corporate environment. She’s a junior manager and is the only person of color in her department. During meetings, she often feels sidelined, as her ideas are frequently overlooked in favor of her white male colleagues’ suggestions.
Additionally, Maya is a single mother, balancing her career with the demands of parenting. When she requests flexible work hours to accommodate her child's needs, she faces pushback from her supervisor, who suggests that such requests aren’t suitable for someone in her position.
On top of this, Maya is also a survivor of domestic violence, which adds layers of emotional and psychological stress that she must manage quietly, as she fears stigma and discrimination if she shares her experiences at work.
Maya is experiencing intersectionality.