Essay: Racism, Ethnicity, & Inequality

Instructions: As we observe the interaction of different peoples in a society, and certainly within societies in the United States, we are aware of the inequality of wealth, the access to new technology, how people with certain skin colors are treated differently from one another, how men and women are treated differently, and so on. Think about which factors may account for these inequalities. Is there a relationship between ethnicity, racism, and inequality? What examples can you think of that support or reject ethnicity and/or racism as a factor in inequality? Is there any evidence for inequality in biology, physiological, or genetic diversity?

In a persuasive essay, explore whether a relationship between ethnicity, racism, and inequality exists. Build a case that argues for or against such a relationship and support your view with specific examples drawn from biology, genetics, and social categories. Argue how racism, ethnicity, or both are factors-or are not factors-in inequality.