Privilege

Today we will discuss the concept of privilege, and the role it plays in our lives. First, you will individually complete the White Privilege check list on (CP p.90). Then in groups, you read and discuss examples of privilege related to: race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. Finally, you will read: "Just Walk On By" (CP p.94), "Terrorism and Privilege" (CP p.96), and "Privilege: Who Really Has It?" (CP p.98).  Complete the first column of the chart for these 3 articles (CP p.100-101). Complete whatever you don't finish for homework.

Understanding Race

Today we will continue discussing the social construction of race, and the reality of racism.

We will also continue to explore how various groups in our society experience microaggressions:

• Diet Racism
• Change the Mascot
• What kind of Asian are you?
• What kind of Asian are you?
• If Asians Said The Stuff Some White People Say
• What kind of Asian are you?

HW: Complete the Implicit Association Tests on  CP p.104. Don't forget the question at the bottom.

MONDAY: During periods 6 and 7 on Monday, you will be excused from class to come to the auditorium to hear Steen Metz speak about his experiences during the Holocaust. With each passing year, the opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of the Holocaust becomes more and more challenging. While I hope you are able to attend, I understand if you can not miss your 6th or 7th period class. You may only attend if you are able to stay for both periods, since we do not want anyone interrupting or disrespecting Mr. Metz in anyway. 

Microaggressions

Today we will continue our discussion of micro-aggressions by participating in the Race Card Project.

We will also view and discuss the powerpoint on the social construction of race.

For homework, read and take notes on Ebook pages 283 – 291 (stop at individual and institutional racism).

Introduction to the Social Inequalities Unit

Today we will begin our Social Inequalities. There are two separate but overlapping parts to the unit: social inequalities based on race, and social inequalities based on class. Today we will begin the section of the unit based on race.

We will first begin by learning about and discussing the idea of microaggressions:

• “Stuff White Girls Say to Black Girls”
• “Faces behind Microaggressions"
• The Race Card Project

Reforming the Criminal Justice System

Today, we will explore Reforming the Criminal Justice System.

Upload your assignment by the start of class on Monday.

Deviance Test, and Ted Talks

Today is the Deviance Unit Test.

When you have finished the test, complete the assignment on the Deviance Ted Talks.

Homework: Complete the Deviance Ted Talk assignment, and upload it to turnitin by the start of class on Friday.

Race to Execution

Today we will continue watching "Race to Execution".

For the test on the Deviance Unit on Thursday, review the following:

• The Deviance Powerpoint

• Ebook readings

• The prison system and the death penalty in America

The Death Penalty

Today we will discuss the ultimate formal negative sanction our society imposes: the Death Penalty.

Take your best guess at the true/false statements on p. 86-87. Visit Facts about the Death Penalty to check your answers. When you have finished, answer Reflection Question 1 on p. 87.

In the remaining time, we will begin watching "Race to Execution". We will complete this video tomorrow.

The Deviance Unit Test will be on Thursday, 4/19.

For homework before the test, read and take notes on ebook pages:

• P.174-175 - The Power of Labels: the Saints and the Roughnecks
• P.177-179 - Illegitimate Opportunity Structures: Social Class and Crime
• P.181-182 - The Criminal Justice System as an Instrument of Oppression
• P.184-185 - “The Strikes and You’re Out” Unintended Consequences of Well-Intented Laws

The American Prison System

Today we will discuss the American prison, what the goals of the prison system are, and how well those goals are met. We will compare our prison system to Norwegian prison system by looking at the Balstoy Prison.

We will also look at the Trump Administration's approach to prisons by watching  "What in the World: Dutch lesson on prison reform - CNN Video from Fareed Zakaria"

For homework, explore and take notes on these resources on the American Prison System:

1. When Crime Pays: Prison Can Teach Some To Be Better Criminals
2. Billions Behind Bars - Inside America's Prison Industry Part 1-3
3. I Am an Inmate at the Prison That Obama Just Visited and This Is My Hope

Famous Deviants

Today we will work on applying the theories of deviance to real life examples by completing the Famous Deviants assignment. This assignment is due tomorrow, Friday, April 13.

Deviance Comic Strip

Today and Wednesday in class, you will work individually or with one partner on the Johnny Be Deviant comic strip. The comic strip is due at the start of class on Thursday.