Racial Inequality and Systemic Racism

The video discusses structural, institutional, and systemic racism, focusing on how these systems disadvantage racial minorities, particularly Black people. It explains redlining as an example of systemic racism and its lasting economic impacts. Institutional racism is highlighted through disparities in policing and opportunities. Cultural discrimination, such as hair-based rules, is also addressed. The concept of white privilege is explored, emphasizing historical and contemporary advantages for white people.

What is the primary focus of structural, institutional, and systemic racism?

• To create equal opportunities for all races

• To disadvantage racial minorities, especially Black people

• To promote cultural diversity

• To eliminate racial discrimination

What was the practice of redlining primarily used for?

• To promote urban development

• To mark neighborhoods where people of color lived as risky for loans

• To encourage racial integration

• To outline neighborhoods for investment

How does systemic racism affect educational opportunities in Black neighborhoods?

• It ensures equal funding for all schools

• It provides more resources for schools

• It leads to fewer educational resources and lower graduation rates

• It increases the number of AP classes available

What is the impact of lower tax bases in Black neighborhoods?

• Increased funding for public services

• More resources for schools

• Fewer educational resources and opportunities

• Higher property values

What is the school-to-prison pipeline?

• A program that provides scholarships to minority students

• A system that encourages higher education

• A process that disproportionately affects people of color, leading to higher incarceration rates

• A pathway that leads students to prestigious universities

What percentage of the U.S. population do Black and Brown people account for, and what percentage of those killed by police do they represent?

• 30% of the population, 43% of those killed by police

• 50% of the population, 20% of those killed by police

• 10% of the population, 60% of those killed by police

• 70% of the population, 30% of those killed by police

How can hair be a factor in institutional racism?

• By creating rules that discriminate against certain hairstyles like dreadlocks and braids

• By allowing only natural hair colors

• By promoting diverse hairstyles in schools

• By encouraging all students to have the same hairstyle

What is white privilege?

• A concept that refers to the disadvantages faced by white people

• A term describing the historical and contemporary advantages white people have

• A policy that promotes racial equality

• A privilege given to all races equally

Which historical practices have contributed to the power dynamics in society?

• Slavery and Jim Crow laws

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The abolition of slavery

What are some of the contemporary advantages associated with white privilege?

• Access to quality education and decent jobs

• Increased likelihood of incarceration

• Limited access to healthcare

• Higher rates of unemployment