Discrimination

Chapter 3

Chapter OverviewI. Introductory “Quiz”II. Understanding DiscriminationIII. The Informal EconomyIV. The UnderclassV. Discrimination in American

SocietyVI. Affirmative ActionVII. The Glass CeilingVIII. MovieIX. Additional Key TermsX. Review

I. Introductory “Quiz”

1. Absolute deprivation and relative deprivation both

refer to states in which the individual lives below the

poverty line.

False

2. “Total discrimination” is the sum of past

discrimination and present discrimination.

True

3. A police department policy of hiring only persons 5 feet 10 inches or taller is an example of institutional

discrimination.

True

4. When women’s, men’s, and minority group members’

incomes are compared holding education constant, it still

appears that men and especially White males earn more than women, especially women of

color.

True

5. The informal economy includes such jobs as sweat shop worker, fencing, and

information broker.

True

6. The underclass includes anyone who receives

welfare.

False

7. Discrimination is most common at the personal

level.

Probably not

8. “Showcasing” an employee puts the person on

the fast track for advancement.

False

9. Glass ceilings and glass walls are one and the same.

False

10. Affirmative action is fair.

It depends on who you ask.

II. Understanding Discrimination

A. VocabularyB. Dramatic Demonstration

A. Vocabulary

B. Dramatic Demonstration

II. Understanding Discrimination

Discrimination

Absolute deprivation

Relative deprivation

Total discrimination

II. Understanding Discrimination

A. VocabularyB. Dramatic Demonstration

Deprivation

• Absolute• Relative

Institutional discriminationPersonal discriminationMeasuring discriminationInformation brokerUnderclassHighest unemployment among

teensLowest median incomeHighest median incomeDouble jeopardyGlass ceilingGlass wallsStates rightsCivil Rights Act of 1964Affirmative Action1978 Bakke caseReverse discrimination

III. The Informal Economy

IV. The Underclass

V. Discrimination in American Society

A. Personal Discrimination

B. Institutional Discrimination

C. Measuring DiscriminationD. Eliminating Discrimination

V. Discrimination in American Society

A. Personal Discrimination

B. Institutional Discrimination

C. Measuring DiscriminationD. Eliminating Discrimination

V. Discrimination in American Society

A. Personal Discrimination

B. Institutional Discrimination

C. Measuring DiscriminationD. Eliminating Discrimination

Are Intelligence Tests Culturally Fair?

Instructions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a piece of scratch paper.

Instructions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a piece of scratch paper.

1. A “Gas Head” is a person who has a:

(a) fast moving car.

(b) stable of “lace.”

(c) “process.”

(d) habit of staling cars.

(e) long jail record for arson.

2. If you throw the dice and “7” is showing on the top, what is facing down?

(a) 7

(b) Snake Eyes

(c) Boxcars

(d) Little Joes

(e) 11

3. Cheap chitlings (not the kind you purchase at a frozen-food counter) will taste rubbery unless they are cooked long enough. How soon can you quit cooking them to eat and enjoy them?

(a) 45 minutes

(b) 2 hours

(c) 24 hours

(d) 1 week (on a low flame)

(e) 1 hour

4. If I was playing the dozens I’d be talking most about:

(a) waterbread

(b) your Mamma

(c) the digit man

(d) wrinkles

(e) a together set

5. The first line of the original “Negro National Anthem” goes:

(a) We shall overcome

(b) Lift ev’ry voice and sing

(c) We’re a winner, and…

(d) Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy,

L-O-R-D…

(e) Carry me back to old…

(f) Keep on pushin’

6. Across the land the saying goes, “Beep-beep, bang-bang…BLACK POWER.”

(a) We shall overcome.

(b) Can you dig it?

(c) Umgawa.

(d) I can dig it.

(e) Delta Jabberwok.

(f) Say it loud!

7. In the 70s, a “handkerchief head” was:

(a) a cool cat.

(b) a porter.

(c) an Uncle Tom.

(d) a Murphy Man.

(e) a preacher.

Big Discussion

V. Discrimination in American Society

A. Personal Discrimination

B. Institutional Discrimination

C. Measuring DiscriminationD. Eliminating Discrimination

V. Discrimination in American Society

A. Personal Discrimination

B. Institutional Discrimination

C. Measuring DiscriminationD. Eliminating Discrimination

VI. Affirmative Action

A. What is Affirmative Action?B. The DebateC. Reverse Discrimination

VI. Affirmative Action

A. What is Affirmative Action?B. The DebateC. Reverse Discrimination

VI. Affirmative Action

A. What is Affirmative Action?B. The DebateC. Reverse Discrimination

VI. Affirmative Action

A. What is Affirmative Action?B. The DebateC. Reverse Discrimination

VII. The Glass Ceiling

The Ku Klux Klan

VIII.Additional Key Terms

Highest median income Lowest median income

Unemployment among teensStates RightsCivil Rights Act of 19641978 Bakke CaseReverse Discrimination