Question

In a 500 to 700 word APA formatted paper, integrate your readings on racism, ethnocentrism, prejudice, nativism,

xenophobia, groupthink, prestige hierarchy, and discrimination.

Define the terms in your own words while citing sources in the textbook and other course materials.
Examine how this is an important element of American history in the development of a diverse culture, while at the same time increasing social distance.
Include a description of how Affirmative Action has reformed some of the discrimination and racism in the United States while also enhancing social distance.
Attempt to align your findings with Structural Functionalism, Conflict Perspective, and/or Symbolic Interactionism. (Note: You are not just to copy what Parilla’s conclusions are here).
You may also add your own experiences to how these things have affected your lives and community.
Sources from the textbook and course materials must be cited, both in text and on a reference page according to APA standards.

Racism, ethnocentrism, prejudice, nativism,xenophobia,groupthink,prestige hierarchy and discrimination