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1. According to the three characteristics of a stratified system (see slide three of Powerpoint on racial/ethnic inequality) for which of the characteristics would we have to provide empirical evidence for to see whether race is still a basis of stratification today? Explain. (1 point) 2. A. The scientific consensus is that race is socially constructed. Explain what this means. B. Provide one way that the author of our textbook shows that race is a social construct and not a biological category. (2 points) 3. According to the article "Racial Profiling in Preschool" (New York Times 10/08/2016, see attached article), federal data show "that even at the preschool level black students are nearly four times as likely to be suspended as their white peers." Further, a Yale University study showed that both black and white teachers more closely watched black children for problematic behavior among other pre-school children. Which theory of prejudice would best explain the above findings? Explain. (2 points)

1. According to the three characteristics of a stratified system (see slide three of Powerpoint on racial/ethnic inequality) for which of the characteristics would we have to provide empirical evidence for to see whether race is still a basis of stratification today? Explain. (1 point) 2. A. The scientific consensus is that race is socially constructed. Explain what this means. B. Provide one way that the author of our textbook shows that race is a social construct and not a biological category. (2 points) 3. According to the article "Racial Profiling in Preschool" (New York Times 10/08/2016, see attached article), federal data show "that even at the preschool level black students are nearly four times as likely to be suspended as their white peers." Further, a Yale University study showed that both black and white teachers more closely watched black children for problematic behavior among other pre-school children. Which theory of prejudice would best explain the above findings? Explain. (2 points)

Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
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Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
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1. According to the three characteristics of a stratified system (see slide three of Powerpoint on racial/ethnic inequality) for which of the characteristics would we have to provide empirical evidence for to see whether race is still a basis of stratification today? Explain. (1 point) 2. A. The scientific consensus is that race is socially constructed. Explain what this means. B. Provide one way that the author of our textbook shows that race is a social construct and not a biological category. (2 points) 3. According to the article "Racial Profiling in Preschool" (New York Times 10/08/2016, see attached article), federal data show "that even at the preschool level black students are nearly four times as likely to be suspended as their white peers." Further, a Yale University study showed that both black and white teachers more closely watched black children for problematic behavior among other pre-school children. Which theory of prejudice would best explain the above findings? Explain. (2 points)
Transcribed Image Text:1. According to the three characteristics of a stratified system (see slide three of Powerpoint on racial/ethnic inequality) for which of the characteristics would we have to provide empirical evidence for to see whether race is still a basis of stratification today? Explain. (1 point) 2. A. The scientific consensus is that race is socially constructed. Explain what this means. B. Provide one way that the author of our textbook shows that race is a social construct and not a biological category. (2 points) 3. According to the article "Racial Profiling in Preschool" (New York Times 10/08/2016, see attached article), federal data show "that even at the preschool level black students are nearly four times as likely to be suspended as their white peers." Further, a Yale University study showed that both black and white teachers more closely watched black children for problematic behavior among other pre-school children. Which theory of prejudice would best explain the above findings? Explain. (2 points)
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