Adult Literature

Question 1

Using “Ten Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books for Racism and Sexism,” select a piece of children’s literature, young adult literature, informational article, or textbook from the library or your own collection to evaluate for bias.

In 250 words, conduct a text analysis using the 10 guidelines mentioned in the article to identify bias in your selected material. After you complete the analysis, in 250 words describe where you think the text falls on the Cultural Competence Continuum and why. Submit both written portions as one assignment.

Question 2

• Give me a brief summary of the three racist provisions in the original Constitution and how this historical system manifests itself today (summarize but also explain how the past influences/plays out in the present OR easier said as: how past plays into the current context of institutional racism)
• Explain overarching course themes and express how the past laws, acts, cases, amendments influence the present as it relates to: racism and the justice system.

Question 3

think about how the hierarchical structures of race and class interact to shape and affect society. What does it mean to be a member of a particular race or class? How does society reward or punish one for membership in a particular racial or economic group? Does membership in specific racial or economic groups have a significant impact on one’s life chances? If so, how?