Discussion Forum 8: The Obama Generation: The Rise of Black Classism

Discussion Forum 8: The Obama Generation: The Rise of Black Classism In Discussion Forum 8, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at leasttwo classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar. What are the most significant social policies that have defined the Black and White conflict? Briefly define them and demonstrate how they have had an effect. What is your view of the rise of black classism? Describe the differences in experience between different black groups. What can be done to overcome the racial conflict that exists in the cosmopolitan canopy? You may wish to use Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, or Symbolic Interactionism to describe it. Discussion Forum 9Discussion Forum 9: Hispanics as Political Pawns: There is More to Being Hispanic Than Illegal ImmigrationIn Discussion Forum 9, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at leasttwo classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar. Discuss some of the current political issues that are affecting the opinions of Americans about Latin Americans, immigration and migration through elements such as the DREAM Act, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, and border security in response to undocumented immigration. What is your opinion of these issues and how have they affected your perspectives on Hispanics in America? Show how Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism can be used to describe the experience of Hispanics in America and their migration to America. Discussion Forum 10: The Pain of a People Group: Agendas to overcome discriminationIn Discussion Forum 10, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at leasttwo classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar. Choose an people/social group from within the module and describe how discrimination towards them is active or not apparent in your area, neighborhood, state, or life.
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Show how there are movements or political agendas to overcome the discrimination. Show how this people/social group can be defined through Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism. How can you as an individual help to overcome both overt and covert discri