Part I

Define the following terms:

Term Definition
White privilege rights or immunities granted as a particular benefit or favor for being White

Racial profiling any arbitrary police-initiated action based on race, ethnicity, or natural origin rather than a person’s behavior

Racism The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race

Reverse discrimination actions that cause better-qualified White men to be passed over for women and minority men

Part II
Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race located on your student website:
· Select 1 racial group from the list below:

o African American o Asian American o Arab American o Hispanic American/Latino o White/Caucasian

· Write a 250- to 350-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks.

Even though all Americans have experiences hardship since the economic slowdown, African Americans have suffered greatly from this situation. The average income of African Americans has declined by 1.3 percent since 2000. Along with the decrease in income, the unemployment rate of African Americans has increased. African Americans also have higher rates of poverty and slower growing rates of employment than other minority groups.

The political standing of African Americans is very interesting. This minority group tends to support the Democratic Party and its candidates. African Americans have held various political positions for the past 50 years. More recently, the first African American president was elected in 2008. This definitely shows that African Americans are making strides in their political status. There are 43 African American Mayors of cities with populations of 50,000.