Ethnic Studies Unit 2 review

A company refuses to hire a qualified 50-year-old because they believe older workers are slow and not tech-savvy.

A synagogue is targeted by a hate group, which spray-paints anti-Jewish messages and symbols on the building.

A government passes a law that limits a minority group's right to protest or speak out.

Someone begins reading books to learn about their heritage and the history of discrimination faced by their community

A teacher consistently calls on male students more than female students, but doesn't believe they're sexist.

A home loan is denied to a Black family because the neighborhood is “risky,” yet they meet all financial requirements.

A student is mocked for wearing old clothes and not being able to afford a school trip.

A manager only promotes male employees because he thinks women are too emotional for leadership.

In the 1950s, a law required Black and white students to attend different schools.

A security guard follows a Black teen around the store, suspecting them of shoplifting without cause.

A student says, “I think we should all just stop talking about race. We’re all the same on the inside anyway.”

An employer refuses to promote a highly qualified woman, saying she might get pregnant soon and become “too distracted.”

A student can afford private tutoring and never worries about missing a meal, while others in their school struggle

As more Latino families move into a suburban neighborhood, many white families quickly sell their homes and leave.

A school doesn’t have an elevator, making it hard for a student who uses a wheelchair to attend classes on top floors.

A city’s neighborhoods are mostly divided by race, even though there are no laws requiring this.