Essential Question
- What is the difference between individual bias and structural inequality?
- How do power and privilege shape the relationships people have with each other as well as with institutions?
- Does everyone have an equal responsibility to stand up to injustice?
- How do power and privilege determine access and opportunity?
- How can we effectively interrupt biased speech when we hear it?
- Why is it important to stand up to injustice when those around you do not?
- What factors are important to consider when choosing whether or not to speak up in the face of injustice?
- How can individuals learn to talk about incidents of bias and remain civil?
- What ground rules can we set to pave the way for racism to be talked about in an effective and sensitive manner?
- What is the difference between feeling proud and feeling superior?
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