Sociology 4949: Worksheet--"Skin Deep"

1. Who impressed you most in the movie?

 

 

 

 

2. Who did you have the most difficulty with?

 

 

 

 

3. How did some of the people in this movie first become aware of race and ethnic issues?

 

 

 

 

 

4. Who seemed to have been changed the most by this three-day workshop? Do you think the workshop was successful, and if so, what were the keys to its success? Or if not successful, why do you think it failed?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sociology 4949: Groups--"Skin Deep"

1. How should we respond to race and ethnic prejudice in our own families--for example, from our parents and grandparents?

2. What groups do you think experience the greatest prejudice at UMD?

3. What does UMD presently do that is effective in reducing prejudice? Is there anything UMD does that you see as counterproductive? Could UMD do anything along the lines of this movie?

4. Is there anything UMD can or should be doing to create greater race and ethnic diversity on campus?

5. What about affirmative action? How would you define it in the context of college admissions decisions? Do you see it as a good or a bad thing, and why?