On pages 66 and 68 of the course text, author Patricia Ramsey discusses the concept of racial privilege. Define this concept in your own words and explain how it relates to the concept of colorblindedness.
Summarize at least three effects of persistent poverty and then explain why many children growing up in poor families succeed in school and in life citing your Learning Resources for this week to validate your thinking and ideas.
Based on what you have learned this week, explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statement: Once prejudice develops, there is no going back. Cite examples from the learning resources to substantiate your thinking and ideas.
Required Resources
Course Text: Ramsey, P. G. (2015). Teaching and learning in a diverse world: Multicultural education for young children (4th ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.
Chapter 4, "The Context of Race" (pp. 65-79, up to "Learning and Challenging What Children Know, Think, and Feel about Race"
Chapter 5, The Context of Economic Class and Consumerism" (pp. 84-102, up to "Learning and Challenging What Children Know, Think, and Feel about Social Class and Consumerism")
Web Article: Hidden Bias: A Primer About Stereotypes and Prejudices.