Assignment: I Am George Floyd
Overview
This is an assignment appropriate for introductory sociology courses. Students watch a webinar, "I Am George Floyd," summarize and react to it, and apply sociological concepts and/or theories.
Introduction to Sociology
I Am George Floyd Assignment
You will view a webinar entitled, “I Am George Floyd: Reflections and Strategies for Anti-Racism Across Minnesota State” hosted by the Minnesota State Indigenous Men & Men of Color Work Group.
The “I Am George Floyd” webinar was Wed, 3 June, 2020. The webinar runs about 1.5 hours. Students should watch at least an hour of the webinar. The webinar is available to Minnesota State University and Colleges staff and students via MediaSpace.
First, write two paragraphs (about 200 words) on what you saw and heard from three of the presenters. What stands out to you?
Second, apply three or four sociological concepts and/or theories that we have studied or are currently studying. How does sociology help one to understand racism more deeply and how to confront it?