Module 1 – Unconscious Bias Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we’ve seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Vernā Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. Instructions: View the How to Overcome […]
Watch the TED talk below. Then explain what are the 2 things that policing in contemporary American society is missing?
What is Missing From Policing Watch the following TED talk: After Ferguson: What policing in America is Missing What are the 2 things that policing in contemporary American society is missing? In your answer, discuss (at length) how these two things affect contemporary police-community relations. (2-3 paragraphs at least) Brainstorm 2-3 other ways (or things […]
Explain ways in which racial biases and unfair practices impact the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Written Assignment – Bias in Law Enforcement Assignment Background For this assignment, you will need to research the history of racial bias and unfair practices between law enforcement officers and minorities. To help get you started, you may want to watch one or both of these videos. Michael Brown and Ferguson And America After Ferguson […]
Explain how the Plessy v Ferguson influenced segregation in the south and to shine light on the arguments used by the plaintiff in the case explaining that the “separate but equal” act was unconstitutional.
Plessy v Ferguson: Perpetuating Segragation “Explain how the Plessy v Ferguson influenced segregation in the south and to shine light on the arguments used by the plaintiff in the case explaining that the “separate but equal” act was unconstitutional”. The title of paper is ” Plessy v Ferguson: Perpetuating Segration”
Discuss the view on a major theme of Ferguson & Schularick (2011) is that the Chinese currency needs to be substantially revalued (to appreciate against the dollar).
Global Financial Markets Part 1: The term “Chimerica” has been coined to describe a world economy that has been dominated, for at least the last a couple of decades, by Chinese export-led development combined with U.S. over-consumption. The financial crisis marks the beginning of the end for the “Chimerica relationship”. Discuss this view. You should […]