Student Worksheet: A Study Guide
ABC After School Special "Shades of A Single Protein"

Answer these questions in paragraph form:

1)   List several stereotypes described in the video.

2)   Describe some of the challenges faced by blacks that are reflected in the interviews of the video.

3)   Should it OK for a person of any race to use negative terms towards members of his or her own race? Make a case for or against this practice.

4)   Do the media such as television and movies add to racism in America? If so, how? If not, how do they prevent racism?

5)   What is the cause of a possible double standard where appearance is concerned?

6)   How does viewing racism make you feel? What would you like to say to individuals or groups that practice or spread racism?

7)    What do you believe were some of the causes of the LA riots? Do you think such an event could happen again? Why or why not?

8)   How did the white actions against the Native Americans effect the members of Native American cultures?

9)   How can greater sensitivity and respect be developed between races in America? List several methods you think would work.

10)          How are the goals of the Civil Rights Movement different today from the time of Martin Luther King?