Questions

Answer the following questions in paragraph format. One paragraph per question. At least two sources are required.

1. Would you describe yourself as multiracial, or do you see yourself as belonging to a single race? Why?

2. Have you or any member of your family ever encountered a glass ceiling? Explain.

3. As you read the following scenarios that represent a range of reactions (Cultural Cruise Control, Beginning Adjustments, and Fine Tuning), with whom do you most identify? Why?

4. Describe a life experience in which you were in cultural cruise control. Then describe another experience in which you were engaged in beginning adjustments or fine tuning. Compare these two experiences.

5. If you were to determine people's social class, what criteria would you use and why?

6. Should we always treat everybody the same and ignore differences? Are there any situations in which we should treat people differently?