Each
response should be 175-250 words in length and include references and in-text citations. None of the essays are purely
opinion or observation based. Each essay will be graded on substance,
data/resources and written expression, which includes grammar and spelling.
1.Using
the five properties of a subordinate or minority group, explain how women constitute a social minority?
2. Explain how
race is socially constructed. Provide evidence
(academic research or data) that counters a biological explanation for race.
3.Distinguish
between prejudice and discrimination, then explain the relationship between
them using Merton’s typology.
4.Using
income data, argue that race and sex are
indicators of inequality. Does education create greater equality? Why or why not?
5. What is reverse discrimination? Does data
support that White men experience systematic discrimination based on race?
Share the data or research you’ve found.