Discussion topic 1 of 2
The Discussion for this week will focus on prejudice and discrimination, and how these concepts are related to race and ethnicity. Please respond to the following questions:
• How are prejudices formed and how do they impact individuals and society?
• What is the relationship between prejudice and discrimination, and how are these concepts related to race and ethnicity?
• What can you do as a human services professional to combat prejudice and discrimination?
2. K-12 School-Based Prevention Programs
Do you believe providing information about drugs to school-aged children is an effective deterrent to later drug use and abuse? Why, or why not? At what age do you believe it is appropriate for children to be learning about drug use and abuse? What makes this age the most appropriate?