Discuss your thoughts this week on racism and prejudice in modern America.Then provide examples of racism and prejudice in your personal experiences.

Discussion on racism and discrimination

Watch this frontline special on racism and discrimination.
Frontline Documentary

A Class Divided

Then watch this talk by Zimbardo on the psychology of heroism.
Zimbardo Video
https://www.dailygood.org/story/490/seven-paths-to-a-meaningful-life-philip-zimbardo/

Discuss your thoughts this week on racism and prejudice in modern America. Using concepts presented in the text and in the class, provide examples of racism and prejudice in your personal experiences.

Then consider how the psychology of heroism can be applied to combat the problems associated with prejudice and discrimination.