1. Paper 1, Racial and Ethnic Inequality

2. Learning Objectives Accurately describe the social, economic, and political dimension of major problems and dilemmas facing contemporary American society; Use knowledge and analyses of social problems to evaluate public policy, and to suggest policy alternatives, with special reference to questions of social justice, the common good, and public and individual responsibility.

3. About the paper The major part of this course is the development of a 12-15 page paper in which you will analyze a current, controversial social problem, review public policy related to this problem, present both sides of the argument, and compare/contrast your own solution. The paper will be completed in three stages. Information about the paper will be given on the first day of class.

4. Paper One Background of the Social Problem, Due 7/21/2011 Submit Papers in two ways – In Class on 7/21 – On turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m on 7/21 (5 pt deduction if you fail to do this The paper you turn into class is your graded paper No late papers

5. Paper 1 Specifics Must be in MLA format – Header – Page numbers – Margins – Internal citations – Works Cited Page 5-6 pages in length plus works cited page 10 citations needed

6. Paper I Format The Paper RubricRubric Components Introduction Scope of the problem Origin Causes History and Background Current Policy

7. Paper I Format (Cont) Working Definitions and Terminology section – A separate section for this paper – This will only be used in this paper – This puts the reader up to speed on your topic – Include the Key words and terminology (e.g. OASDI, ICRA, etc) No Conclusion Works Cited Section

8. Gender It is an ascribed status Gender Inequality is called Sexism

9. The move for Gender Equality Early Feminist Movement- Political and Economic – Property laws – Working Conditions – 18 th and 19 th Amendment

10. The Current Status of Gender Equity policy must be reasonable and not arbitrary, and must rest on some ground of difference. Some Exemptions still exist

11. Gender Discrimination in Education De Jure segregation is illegal Title IX Where we have seen gains

12. Gains in Education

13. Where Gender discrimination in Education still exists Going on For Terminal Degrees (J.D, PHD, M.D)

14. Gender Discrimination in the Work Force Occupational selection A dual labor market- Pink Collar Jobs A Glass Ceiling

15. The Wage Gap Women earn about 77% of what men earn (full-time, for the same Year) This is not Unique to the United States

16. The Wage Gap over Time

17. Why The Wage Gap: Career Choice

18. Why the Wage Gap Longevity Family and Children Negotiations All things EqualEqual

19. Women in the Military Women are 15% of the Armed Forces Some areas Remain Closed off

20. Gender discrimination against males Avoidance of female dominated professions Insurance rates based on gender The Military Draft

21. Racial and Ethnic Inequality

22. Race and Ethnicity Not the Same Race is biological Ethnic groups are cultural

23. African Americans Largest non-white racial group in the U.S. First African Americans arrived in 1619 No other group experienced Slavery in America

24. Dred Scott vs Sanford Involved a slave suing for his freedom Court ruled that he had no standing to sue Set the groundwork for the Civil War

25. The Ending of Slavery 13 th Amendment 14 th Amendment 15 th Amendment

26. Racial Discrimination after Reconstruction Very Common throughout the U.S. De Facto in the North De Jure in the South (Black Codes/Jim Crow Laws)

27. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) Court ruled in favor of de jure segregation Equal protection of the law did not apply to non-political equality or to the actions of states.

28. The Development of Civil Rights Policy Initial Goals The Role of Public Opinion

29. The Role of the 14 th Amendment Original Purpose State Segregation

30. Brown Case (1954) Class action suit involving 4 states Court struck down De Jure segregation Resistance to The Decision

31. The Current Racial Balance of Schools De Facto Segregation Rules the Day Federalism and Funding are the reasons.

32. Civil Rights act of 1964 Adds Teeth to the Brown Decision Ends Segregation through Law Cross-Cutting legislation regarding federal funding

33. Voting Rights act of 1965 Ends State attempts to deny suffrage to African-Americans African Americans vote at almost the same rates as Whites today.

35. Affirmative Action Results vs. Opportunities Hard Quotas are a violation Racial Preferences may be used

36. Despite these gains, African Americans Still Lag in

37. Income

38. Health Care

39. Education

40. Public Policy and Hispanic Americans Race vs. Ethnicity Problems within the Hispanic Community

41. Hispanics in America 13.4% of the Population- the largest racial/ethnic minority group One of the fastest growing groups

42. The Largest Hispanic Groups in America

43. Largest Groups Puerto Rico Mexico Cuba

45. Immigration- The Defining Issue for Hispanics Sources of Immigration

46. Current Immigration Policies The U.S. accepts more immigrants than all other nations of the world combined – 1,000,000 per Year We also have many people here illegally – Visa violations – False Documentation – Surreptitious crossings

47. Immigration Policy Legal Immigration – The end of quotas – Preferences for Family members and skilled persons – The ICRA Illegal Immigration – No constitutional right to enter the US – Once you do, you are protected by the Constitution

48. Immigration in the United States 38 million foreign born Americans Immigrants are 12% of the population Estimated 10-15 million illegal immigrants in the United States.

49. Immigrants in America Today

50. Country of Origin- Legal immigration

51. Country of Origin- Illegal immigration

52. Why People Come to the USA Economic Opportunity The American Dream This is a reason that immigration of all forms is down!

53. Who is in charge of Immigration Policy? The Federal Government sets the rules States Bear the costs This causes animosity (e.g. Arizona)

54. Policy Stalemate This does not break down on party or ideological lines. – Business – High Tech – Ethnic and racial Groups This makes reform difficult

55. What to do? Enforcing the Current Laws Securing the Border Comprehensive Immigration Reform

56. Political Impact of Reform Latino Voters are a political unknown They have the potential to be a decisive block of voters The Latino electorate currently favors the Democratic Party

57. Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation Not based on a visibly ascribed status Not counted in the U.S. Census

58. Homophobia What it is it? What are the results

59. Legal Protections Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act Lawrence v. Texas (2003)

60. Legal Restrictions Don’t Ask Don’t Tell – http://movieclips.com/watch/stripes-1981/willing-to-learn/ http://movieclips.com/watch/stripes-1981/willing-to-learn/ Defense of Marriage Act The laws in Texas

61. Age Discrimination Work and Retirement Age discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Work Place discrimination