Housing and opportunities

Today we will discuss how where you live affects your life chances. We will read about Deerfield's history of racial segregation (p.108-110).

To understand how the legacy of segregation affects us today, move into pairs and pick one of the following articles to read and take notes on:

1. CHICAGO REMAINS A SEGREGATED CITY BY RACE AND INCOME – AND GOVERNMENT DESERVES MUCH OF THE BLAME
2. Middle-Class Black Families, in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Share your notes with your partner and discuss both articles.

For homework, read and take notes on "Where are the hardest places to live in the U.S.?"

Webquest and the final project

Today, seniors will be working on the Modern Race Relations Webquest.

I will introduce the Sociology Final Project to the sophomores. Here are the nonfiction book choices.

Modern Race Relations Webquest

Today we will finish watching "Crash".

You will then begin work on the Modern Race Relations webquest, which will be due Tues. for period 5, and Wed. for period 7.

Crash

Beginning today, we will be watching the movie "Crash" (CP p.106-107). We will finish the movie on Friday.

For Friday, read and take notes on ebook pages 300-317 (beginning with “Race-Ethnic Relations in the U.S.)

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).