Explain the difference between stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.
Briefly describe a situation that you’ve encountered in which stereotypes governed an interaction between two or more people (if you’ve never experienced
one, you’re welcome to look at the news—please include a link).
How did stereotypes affect the situation? How could the situation have turned out differently?
(Note: for this essay, your evidence can be anecdotal. For future essays, please use academic journals, the course text, and/or scholarly articles to support
your claim).
Lesson 2 Readings and Videos
Videos:
William McGhee. (2011, April 13). Race and Ethnicity [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKBrmDfQfWE