At the beginning of the 1950s, discrimination
was prevalent in many American
communities, but the fight for equality was
steadily gaining momentum. When people
talk about discrimination, they are often
referring to racial discrimination. But
discrimination can take other forms:
Key
STOP
terms
DISCRIMINATION
Sometimes people are targeted or excluded because of their age, gender, or social
class.
Have you ever felt singled out because of your age or gender? What
was the situation, and how did you react? If this has never happened to
you personally, describe an incident that happened to someone close
to you. How did you react when you heard about it? Write a paragraph
or two describing the incident and your reaction.
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