1. Discrimination Chapter 3

2. Chapter Overview I.Introductory “Quiz” II.Understanding Discrimination III.The Informal Economy IV.The Underclass V.Discrimination in American Society VI.Affirmative Action VII.The Glass Ceiling VIII.Movie IX.Additional Key Terms X.Review

3. I. Introductory “Quiz”

4. 1. Absolute deprivation and relative deprivation both refer to states in which the individual lives below the poverty line. False

5. 2. “Total discrimination” is the sum of past discrimination and present discrimination. True

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

7. 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

8. 5. The informal economy includes such jobs as sweat shop worker, fencing, and information broker. True

9. 6. The underclass includes anyone who receives welfare. False

10. 7. Discrimination is most common at the personal level. Probably not

11. 8. “Showcasing” an employee puts the person on the fast track for advancement. False

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

13. 10. Affirmative action is fair. It depends on who you ask.

14. II. Understanding Discrimination A.Vocabulary B.Dramatic Demonstration

15. A.Vocabulary B. Dramatic Demonstration II. Understanding Discrimination Discrimination Absolute deprivation Relative deprivation Total discrimination

16. II. Understanding Discrimination A.Vocabulary B.Dramatic Demonstration

17. Deprivation Absolute Relative

18. Institutional discrimination Personal discrimination Measuring discrimination Information broker Underclass Highest unemployment among teens Lowest median income Highest median income Double jeopardy Glass ceiling Glass walls States rights Civil Rights Act of 1964 Affirmative Action 1978 Bakke case Reverse discrimination

19. III. The Informal Economy

20. IV. The Underclass

21. V. Discrimination in American Society A. Personal Discrimination B. Institutional Discrimination C. Measuring Discrimination D. Eliminating Discrimination

22. V. Discrimination in American Society A. Personal Discrimination B. Institutional Discrimination C. Measuring Discrimination D. Eliminating Discrimination

23. V. Discrimination in American Society A. Personal Discrimination B. Institutional Discrimination C. Measuring Discrimination D. Eliminating Discrimination

24. Are Intelligence Tests Culturally Fair? Instructions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a piece of scratch paper.

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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’

30. 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!

31. 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.

32. Big Discussion

33. V. Discrimination in American Society A. Personal Discrimination B. Institutional Discrimination C. Measuring Discrimination D. Eliminating Discrimination

34. V. Discrimination in American Society A. Personal Discrimination B. Institutional Discrimination C. Measuring Discrimination D. Eliminating Discrimination

35. VI. Affirmative Action A. What is Affirmative Action? B. The Debate C. Reverse Discrimination

36. VI. Affirmative Action A. What is Affirmative Action? B. The Debate C. Reverse Discrimination

37. VI. Affirmative Action A. What is Affirmative Action? B. The Debate C. Reverse Discrimination

38. VI. Affirmative Action A. What is Affirmative Action? B. The Debate C. Reverse Discrimination

39. VII. The Glass Ceiling

40. The Ku Klux Klan

41. VIII.Additional Key Terms Highest median income Lowest median income Unemployment among teens States Rights Civil Rights Act of 1964 1978 Bakke Case Reverse Discrimination