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Assignment:
1) Define minority group. List and explain the five characteristics of a minority or subordinate group.
2) Discuss the five functions that racial beliefs serve for the dominant group in accordance with the functionalist perspective.
3) Explain the social construction of race with an example. Describe the concept of racism.
4) Why are many Americans challenged when asked to address the question, "Who am I?" in terms of race and/or ethnicity?
5) Explain the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy with appropriate examples.
6) Discuss assimilation. What are some of the difficulties involved in assimilation?
7) Provide an argument against the statement that "subordinate groups merely accept the definitions and ideologies of the dominant group." Give specific historical and contemporary examples to support your answer. (from section 1.6)
8) Define intersectionality. Give a benefit of using this perspective to study diversity. What is a criticism of intersectionality?
"Self-Fulfilling Stereotypes" Mark Synder.
9) According to Snyder, is it easy for a person to change their prejudices and stereotypes? Why or why not?
10) How can stereotypes push people into roles?