1. Stephen Steinberg mentioned that Ethnic Pluralism in America has its origins in
conquests, slavary, and exploitation of foreign labor. Discuss, compare, and contrast the
historical experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, and one other ethnic group in
America.
2. Why were the Jews more successful than any other groups in the United States? What are the
reasons behind the Jewish success?
3. What are the reasons behind the fact that Irish became domestics while Jews and Italians did
not?
4. Discuss Robert Merton’s typology on the relationship between Prejudice and Discrimination. Be
sure to include the following in your discussion: Unprejudiced Nondiscriminators (All Weathered
Liberals), Unprejudcied Discriminators (Fair Weathered Liberals), Prejudiced Nondiscriminators
(Passive Bigot), and Prejudiced Discriminators (Active Bigots).
