“13th” Documentary Reflection. Part of this assignment involves looking at the systems and structures in society and how they are impactful at the macro and micro level.

Write a four (4) paragraph paper that specifically addresses the following elements:

• Define race and explain how it works as a social force in society, including a discussion on the social

construction of race, racial stratification and discrimination.

• Why is it important to understand the impact of race within our criminal justice system?

• When explaining race, use data to support arguments. Data/research can be found in your course

textbook as well as outside class material, such as academic sources, as needed.

• Summarize the documentary and its main point.

• 13th had many powerful images. What images stood out to you the most? Why? Discuss at least two.

• What facts impacted you most about the film? What did you find shocking? Discuss at least two.

• While slavery is illegal today, in what ways has the racial hierarchy been maintained? How is this

related to our modern prison systems in the United States?

• How does media impact people’s values, beliefs and perceptions regarding BIPOC (Black,

Indigenous and other People of Color)?

• Race is socially constructed yet is an extremely powerful axis by which people are grouped, judged

and treated. How do you think racism and discrimination could be reduced in society?

• Have you ever been directly affected by the issues discussed in the film regarding the criminal

justice system? If so, how? (Only share if comfortable doing so.)

• What are some ways you can be more vigilant (aware) about institutional racism, individual racism

and/or privilege?