Before Viewing, the Video “The House We Live In” please answer the following questions:
· Does race affect your life? Why or why not? If so, in what ways?
· Forty years ago, the Civil Rights Act declared that forced racial segregation was illegal. In light of this, why do you think some neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces are still segregated?
· What stereotypes have you heard or seen about different racial groups? Where do they come from?
· Do you think people today should be held accountable for past discrimination? Why or why not?
· Define “racial preferences.” List a couple of current examples.
· Do the preferences you see in practice today tend to most benefit whites, Blacks, or others?