#1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 After finishing the film 13th please answer the following questions: (A) What is the loophole in the 13th amendment and why is it important? (B) List

#1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8

After finishing the film 13th please answer the following questions:

(A) What is the loophole in the 13th amendment and why is it important?

(B) List and explain 5 examples from the film that indicate the criminal justice system and/or political system is racially biased.

(C) Make an observation about the movie indicating a point that is either functionalist, conflict based or interactionist.

 It is important to correctly use the perspective

and

 have a clear example from the movie.

#2 After reading over lecture notes and the book chapter provided. Please respond to the following essay prompt. "In 250-350 words please identify and explain the five most important points learned from lecture and the book. In explaining your answer make sure to explain the point and explain HOW or WHY it is important to your understanding of the topic."

References:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/g4wqsyy0qzf9kdr/CSP-_Race_Lecture.pptx/file

https://www.mediafire.com/file/1rn4qxookp412o6/Desmond_and_Emirbayer_Chapter_1.pdf/file

#3 Watch the following 3 very short videos (each under 3 minutes)

- If Asians said the stuff White People did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMJI1Dw83Hc

- If Black people said the stuff White People say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1zLzWtULig

- If Latinos said the stuff White People say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnFUDx3wC-Y

After completing the video write a short response (no more than 200 words) addressing the following 3 questions:

(A) What do you find interesting about these videos? What are they trying to point out?

(B) What do these videos have to do with the term "white privilege?"

(C) Why are comments like this harmful (even if there are far more harmful things that one can say)?

#4 After reviewing the 1-3 questions prior to #4 please answer the following questions:

(A) Would you classify America as currently being more Pluralist or Assimilationist? Explain your answer.

(B) What is Race and what is Racism?

(C) How does a functionalist explain racism in America?

(D) Calling someone or something racist is a controversial practice in America. In your opinion, what is necessary to accuse someone or something of being racist. Please carefully consider your answer and give at least two examples.

Texbook:

https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_social-problems-continuity-and-change/