SOCI 1121 Lecture : Race and Ethinicty Socio.docx

best example of race and racism

1 There are many stories of prejudice and discrimination within the history of the United States. Most famously are those referring to slaves as well as Native Americans. Define prejudice and discrimination. Provide specific examples of their use in history outside of the U.S. and in present day. 

2 Differentiate between race and ethnicity. 

3 Your course text discusses the many types of intergroup relations. Choose one type, and share a specific example of how it is used in the world today. 

1 Describe the differences between pre-industrial, industrial, and postindustrial societies.

2 How does technology impact societal development?

3 Contrast and compare Durkhiem's functionalist view of society and Marx's concepts of class and alienation.