Assignment

Kesha has invited her friend Carrie to go home with her over the school's short holiday break. Kesha, like many African Americans, has a rich spiritual tradition that permeates most areas of her life. In addition, Kesha is close to her immediate and extended family. Carrie, on the other hand, comes from a predominantly Caucasian Presbyterian background, is an only child, and rarely sees any of her extended family.

During her visit, Carrie is noticeably uncomfortable with the vastly different dynamics of Kesha's family. Carrie is rethinking her friendship with Kesha and wants to withdraw from her.

How will you help Carrie understand the cultural values inherent in the African American culture and how these might be affecting her?

Suggest ways in which Kesha could build a bridge to help Carrie understand the African American culture.

Assignment

Reflections on Racial Discrimination

Franklin hears about people being discriminated against at the workplace and in society but rarely experiences it first hand. Cortez, on the other hand, speaks English poorly and is often subject to derogatory comments from peers and coworkers.

Reflect on your experience with racial discrimination.

Identify examples of racial discrimination and provide examples you have personally witnessed or heard about firsthand from the following three realms:

o family

o work place

o community

Write a brief summary that includes the following:

o Describe a racial incident pertaining to each realm in detail. Explain why you believe this is racial discrimination.

o Explain how this situation could have been handled to avoid discrimination against those belonging to another race.

Your response should be at least two pages long. All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.