Individual and Institutional Discrimination

Write 1-2 paragraphs.

The United States is a nation of many races, ethnicities, and nationalities. Many groups in this country have experienced discrimination. Think about discrimination you have experienced or witnessed and answer the following questions:

• What's the difference between individual and institutional discrimination? Be sure to give a specific example of each type of discrimination in your response.
• You are asked to come up with a plan to improve racial and ethnic relations in your community. What would your plan include? How would you address both individual and institutional discrimination in your plan? Explain.