Assignment:
Question 1. Discuss the debate over the origins of racism, comparing and contrasting the psycho-cultural argument and the socio-economic argument. What implications does this historical debate hold for Americans today as we grapple with racism?
Question 2. What is the "racial wealth gap?" Discuss the origins of this phenomenon in the US, give estimates of its size, and explain how it shapes racial inequality between blacks and whites today. What, if anything, should be done to address this gap? How might reducing the gap bring about more equality between racial groups?