Your Textbook Notes That Racial Discrimination Can Occur at the Individual

question 15

Essay

Your textbook notes that racial discrimination can occur at the individual behavioral level but also at the institutional/societal level. One context in which both forms of racial discrimination might occur is in hiring for employment. Consider a scenario in which two job candidates are being considered for a position and the racial-ethnic identity of each candidate is known. Construct a hypothetical scenario in which racism is occurring at the individual level and at the institutional level (institutional racism), giving specific examples of each type of racism. Explain how each example of racism illustrates either individual or institutional racism.

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Definitions:

Support

Assistance or backing provided by individuals or systems to help others cope with challenges, stressors, or to facilitate achieving goals.

Job Enrichment

A process of enhancing a job by adding tasks that increase responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for personal growth.

Potential Problems

Foreseeable challenges or issues that could arise in the future and may negatively impact outcomes if not addressed.

Relational Job Design

A method of designing jobs that emphasizes the importance of social connections and interactions at work.