Reflecting on Racism and the Box - Extension

Definitions:

Discrimination:	Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit
Prejudice:	A negative opinion formed without knowledge or examination of the facts
Racism:	Discrimination or prejudice based on race

Directions:

Write a paragraph explaining how “being in the box” applies to racism. Use the definitions above and the questions below to guide your response. If people of two races are “in the box” in regard to their attitudes toward each other, how does their view of reality become distorted? Which “boxes” or self-deceptions do people often carry around with them? What kind of mistreatment results from races being “in the box” in relation to one another? What are the advantages of being “out of the box” in their attitudes toward people of other races?

Grading Rubric

Possible Score: 30 pts.

Format:	One paragraph, typed Double-spaced, 12 pt. font Correct spelling and proper use of mechanics	/5 /5 /5
Content:	Depth of thought Understanding of concepts (racism, the box) Representation of viewpoints other than own	/5 /5 /5