Briefly discuss how the World Bank and the IMF affect the lives of the world’s population in
both negative and positive ways.

Has Globalization affected poverty in a positive or negative way?

1 There are many stories of prejudice and discrimination within the history of the United States. Most famously are those referring to slaves as well as Native Americans. Define prejudice and discrimination. Provide specific examples of their use in history outside of the U.S. and in present day. 

2 Differentiate between race and ethnicity. 

3 Your course text discusses the many types of intergroup relations. Choose one type, and share a specific example of how it is used in the world today. 

1 Choose a country in the world other than the United States. Summarize the current cultural themes regarding marriage and family within this country. 

2 Define and discuss the symbolic interactionist, functionalist, and conflict perspectives on marriage and family.

3 Share some examples of variations in family life?  How do these examples compare to your life?