SW 330 – Why do so many people, in particu

Why do so many people, in particular, so many young people, seem to believe that racism and sexism are largely things of the past?

Why is it easier to think this way than to see discrimination as an ongoing problem facing Americans?

Unit 4: Unit Review Questions Is striving for a "color blind" or "gender-neutral" society the solution for the racism and sexism?

Why or why not? What other solutions might there be for dealing with institutional and individual discriminatory practices and attitudes?

If you were going into a helping profession such as social work, counseling, nursing or teaching, how does being aware of the pervasive aspects of discrimination help you in thinking about the people you deal with?

Do you think Affirmative Action is still necessary? Why or why not?

Is the "playing field" now "leveled" enough to give equal access to well paying jobs and educational opportunities to women and minorities?

How does the media contribute to the maintenance of inequalities?