SOC.SS.11.A
Define race and ethnicity and differentiate among the distinguishing characteristics of minority groups.
Sociology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
Standard Unwrapping
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raceethnicitydistinguishing characteristicsminority groups
Skills
- define (race and ethnicity) #dok1
- differentiate (distinguishing characteristics of minority groups) #dok2
- compare (race and ethnicity) #dok2
- identify (distinguishing characteristics of minority groups) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can define race. #dok1
- I can define ethnicity. #dok1
- I can identify characteristics that distinguish minority groups. #dok1
- I can differentiate between race and ethnicity using examples. #dok2
- I can compare the distinguishing characteristics of different minority groups. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Race and ethnicity are distinct social constructs that help define individual and group identities in society.
- Understanding the characteristics that differentiate minority groups is crucial to analyzing social dynamics and addressing issues of inequality.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
- How do different characteristics distinguish minority groups in society?
- Why is it important to understand the differences among minority groups?
- How might the definitions of race and ethnicity impact how people are treated in society?
- In what ways do the characteristics of minority groups influence their experiences within a larger society?