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$2.00 ETH/125 Checkpoint: Characteristics of Orientalism, Prejudice, and Discrimination

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Checkpoint: Characteristics of Orientalism, Prejudice, and Discrimination
• Resources: Racial and Ethnic Groups, and “Making Enemies,” by S. Pyne at http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0328/pyne.php
• Due Date: Day 4 [Individual] forum
• Read S. Pyne’s article titled “Making Enemies.”
• Post a 200-300-word response to these questions:
o According Pyne, how have post-9-11 government responses affected prejudice and discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, and related groups?
o List two to three characteristics of Orientalism. How may Orientalism and prejudice contribute to hate crimes against these groups?
o In addition to the examples of tolerance identified in the article, what else can individuals do to promote tolerance and reduce prejudice in their towns and cities? For ideas, go to http://www.tolerance.org or http://www.splcenter.org

 

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