Racial Discrimination

With all of the Federal laws against discrimination how is it that Chicago is one of the most racially segregrated cities in America?

Inequality solutions

In the movie it was stated that the problem of inequality between races was in part helped by the goverment. That inequality still exists today even thought the goverment is no longer the cause for it today. So the question is should we look to the goverment or ourselves to create a solution. Give an answer and state why

Article Post

As the article states, the rich are getting richer and leaving the middle and lower classes behind. As a country, should we take the stance of free capitalism, tightly regulated capitalism, or a communistic society that distributes equal resources to every member of society?

Handout/Movie

As stated in the movie, most people do not have racist inclinations, but a major disparity still exists within our society. In the past there were economic benefits to moving to the monochromatic suburbs. This indirect segregation makes it more difficult for the gap to be bridged. Give a few solutions on what can be done to address this problem.

Handout & Movie

Do you think that the facts and figures about race and socio-economic class in years past still paint an accurate picture of racial and social demographics today? Is this a growing issue, or do you think that we as a country have moved towards finding solutions to the inequalities presented in the video and handout?

handout/movie

As seen in the movie and the packet, urban renewal was started over 50 years ago in the hopes of creating more suitable and livable areas. Most of the land destroyed was never replaced and many minorites were left to find other living arrangments. This "renewal" has led to even more segregated sections in cities. The lack of priviledges presented years ago to minority groups has carried over into the new century and those who inherited these disadvantages are left to live with them. Do you think that the US will ever see complete equality? What can be done to stop present day discrimination?

Packet/Movie

Both the packet and the movie we watched were based off of past records and statistics. How do you think redlining and white flight would change if Hispanics and African Americans became the new majority over whites in a few hundred years? How would discrimination change if at all?

Handout/Movie

Race and separation in neighborhoods was a big issue in the United States years ago. Compare the racial discrimination back then and now, how has it changed? Are there areas were red lining and racial discrimination are still issues today?

Handout/video

Do you think being colorblind makes equality and justice? Does the US do a good job of being color blind and value content of character over color of skin or do you think the US just says they're colorblind?

Topic 3: Dead Man Walking

“The director did not want the film to be labeled as anti-death penalty. That’s why we see so much about the crime in the movie. [The director] shows the horror of what Poncelet did to balance out the possible view of the prisoner as victim. I have no doubt that some people will leave the theatre saying ‘Fry ‘em’ about everyone on death row.”
(www.salon.com/06/reviews/dead3.html)
Do you agree that the film is not necessarily anti-death penalty? Does it offer a balanced portrayal? Do you understand why some people will still agree with the death penalty after viewing the movie?

Topic 2: Dead Man Walking

How do artists work to affect social change? Has Dead Man Walking made you question ideas you once had about the death penalty? If so, how? Do you believe that plays and movies can ultimately change how you feel about an important universal question?

Topic 1: Dead Man Walking

The following is an excerpt taken from the book Dead Man Walking and it involves Bill Quigley, a local attorney and his young son. ‘Patrick has asked why people wanted to kill Mr. Sonnier. “Because they say he killed people,” Bill had answered. ‘But, Dad, then who is going to kill them for killing him?” (60)
Do you believe that government should engage in the killing of criminals? Do you
believe the state has the right to say who lives and who dies?

Topic 3: Early Life

Sex selection is a form of gender discrimination.

Topic 1: Early Life

In this brave new world of reproductive technology, we risk the diminishment of human dignity.

Topic 2: Early LIfe

It is unethical not to proceed with embryonic stem cell research if we know that it could potentially offer cures.

At Life's Beginning

Today in class we read a short editorial titled "At Life's Beginning." I want to open this post up to any comments or reactions that you might have from reading it. Was there anything that struck you or anything that surprised you? Do you agree with the author's argument(s)?

Welcome

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