WorksheetsBetween the World and Me Section 2
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Worksheet time: 7mins
What are some examples of racial identity in America as discussed in section 2 of 'Between the World and Me'?
The examples of racial identity in America as discussed in section 2 of 'Between the World and Me' include the experiences of Native Americans
The examples of racial identity in America as discussed in section 2 of 'Between the World and Me' include the experiences of African Americans, the concept of 'blackness', and the impact of racism on individuals and communities.
The examples of racial identity in America as discussed in section 2 of 'Between the World and Me' include the experiences of European Americans
The examples of racial identity in America as discussed in section 2 of 'Between the World and Me' include the experiences of Asian Americans
How does the author discuss the concept of the Black body in the context of American society?
By focusing on the privileges enjoyed by the Black community
By exploring the historical and ongoing dehumanization and oppression of Black people
By ignoring the impact of systemic racism on Black people
By celebrating the achievements and successes of Black individuals
What are some examples of systemic racism mentioned in section 2 of the book?
Healthcare access
Equal pay for women
Examples of systemic racism mentioned in section 2 of the book include housing discrimination, educational inequality, and police brutality.
Affirmative action
How does the author address the issue of police brutality in the book?
Historical accounts of police reform movements
Fictional stories about police officers being heroes
Statistical analysis of crime rates in the community
Personal experiences and reflections on the impact of systemic racism
According to the text, how does racial identity impact the experiences of individuals in America?
It leads to equal treatment by institutions
It has no impact on their experiences
It influences their access to opportunities, treatment by institutions, and interactions with others.
It results in more opportunities for individuals
What are some historical events or policies that have contributed to systemic racism in America?
Civil rights movement, affirmative action, desegregation
Slavery, Jim Crow laws, redlining, and mass incarceration
Women's suffrage, LGBTQ+ rights movement, disability rights activism
Native American reservations, Asian American internment camps, Mexican American deportation
How does the author describe the impact of systemic racism on the Black community?
Isolated and temporary, not influencing their daily experiences
Limited and easily overcome, having little impact
Occasional and insignificant, barely affecting their lives
Pervasive and deeply ingrained, affecting every aspect of their lives
What are some ways in which the Black body is dehumanized in American society?
Fair treatment by the criminal justice system
Celebration of Black culture and achievements
Equal opportunities in education and employment
Systemic racism, police brutality, mass incarceration, and stereotyping in media and popular culture
How does the author discuss the role of institutions in perpetuating systemic racism?
By emphasizing the positive impact of institutions on Black communities
By blaming individuals rather than institutions for perpetuating systemic racism
By ignoring the impact of institutions on systemic racism
By highlighting how institutions have historically and systematically disadvantaged and oppressed Black people through policies, practices, and cultural norms.
What are some examples of police brutality mentioned in section 2 of the book?
The arrest of a peaceful protester
A police officer helping an elderly woman cross the street
A police officer rescuing a cat from a tree
Specific examples of police brutality mentioned in section 2 of the book include the killing of Prince Jones and the assault on the author's friend, Prince Carmen Jones.
"I knew that ____ was not killed by a single officer so much as he was murdered by his country"
Arthur Rankin
Tamir Rice
Prince Jones
Samori Touré
In his discussion of his 9/11 recollections, Coates ties Ground Zero to
the scene of a literal slave revolt.
the location of a metaphorical terrorist attack.
the scene of a metaphorical act of religious intolerance
the location of a literal slave auction.
In his recollection of an altercation with a white woman, Coates offers these words:
"But you are human and you will make mistakes."
"This is the foundation of the Dream"
"in seeking to defend you I was . . . endangering you."
"I measure this fear against the boldness [of] the masters"
Coates refers to kids "with their tricycles" in order to discuss
the "mastery" some parents communicated to their children.
the inequality of material goods between classes of parents.
the dangers that exist on or near city streets.
the differences in how men and women parented their sons.
