1. What roles does the media play as an agent of socialization? Provide an example of a function and a dysfunction of the media.
2. What is the difference between sex and gender? What do sociologists mean they say gender is socially constructed?
3. Throughout history African Americans have experienced discrimination when it comes to accessing loans to purchase a home. Is this an example of individual or institutional racism? Explain your answer. What long-term impact has this had?
4. How does a person’s social class influence their access to healthcare? Who is more likely to live in a community that is considered a food desert and how does that impact a community’s health?
5. What is white privilege? Provide at least two examples of white privilege.
