Prompt: Consider the idea of “institutional discrimination,” which is described

Discussion question 5

Prompt: Consider the idea of “institutional discrimination,” which is described in your text as a form of discrimination that is embedded in the way social institutions function, regardless of whether or not the actors involved are personally prejudiced or intend to commit discriminatory actions. Do you think racism is a problem of personal prejudice or institutional discrimination? Why?

Your answer must be written in the form of at least two (2) full paragraphs, and you must respond to the answers of at least two (2) of your classmates. You will be graded on how well you considered and answered the question with reference to what you have learned in the course so far. Your instructor will also consider whether your responses to other students were a substantial contribution to the discussion.

Please complete your original post by Wednesday at 11:59 pm EST and your two replies to classmates by Sunday at 11:59 pm EST.

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Question 5 of the discussion

Prompt: Consider the concept of “institutional discrimination,” which is defined in your text as discrimination that is built in the way social institutions operate, regardless of whether the persons involved are personally biased or aim to engage in discriminatory behavior. Do you believe racism stems from human bias or from institutional discrimination? Why?

At least two (2) full paragraphs must be written in your response, and you must respond to at least two (2) of your classmates’ responses. You’ll be scored on how well you thought about and answered the question in light of what you’ve learnt so far in the course. Your instructor will also consider whether your responses to