Inequality: race, class, gender

PART A
How do race, gender and class shape human development (e.g., identity, culture, economic capabilities, sexual personality, basic material needs and self-esteem)? Discuss the insights of the following authors: a) DuBois on race; b) Gillman on gender; and c) Ehrenreich on class; d) Which one of these discussions do you personally identify with most? Explain (lectures and readings).

PART B
How does our educational system end up reproducing inequality? Discuss: a) how parenting styles can provide children with a class advantage in school (Lareau), b) why class background can hinder students in todays public colleges (Hamilton and Armstrong), c) the effect of stereotype threat on black students (Steele), and d) how an elite school still reproduces an elite despite inclusive measures (Khan); e) Which one of these best helps you understand your own situation? Explain (lectures and readings).

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