Readings: · M. Karenga: Introduction to Black Studies, 2ed. (D2L

Readings: · M. Karenga: Introduction to Black Studies, 2ed. (D2L

Readings:
M. Karenga: Introduction to Black Studies, 2ed. (D2L)
Video:
Race: The Power of an Illusion – Episode 1.
Questions:
1.
According to the author (M. Karenga) the
“Student Movement expressed itself in four
different thrusts ...” Describe and discuss the
four different thrusts?
2.
Citing some social concerns, the author (M.
Karenga), presents some basic academic and
social objectives that were important to
advocates of Black studies. Please list and
discuss these basic objectives.
3.
What factors shaped and contributed to the
development of Black women studies as a
discipline of Black Studies?
4.
What is multiculturalism? How would modern
society benefit from multicultural education?
5.
In the “Race: The Power of an Illusion” episode
– “The Difference Between US” – the
anthropologist Alan Goodman said that “to
understand why the idea of race is a biological
myth requires a paradigm shift”. Did the movie
present anything that shifted your thinking
significantly? If so what?