Q M13 Discussion: Barriers to Success Prompt: For well over 20 years, scholars have researched disparities in educational institutions. Present a compelling post on the following questions, and respond to at least two of your group members' posts: 1) What evidence supports that students' experience of educational inequity (of any kind - racial, ethnic, gendered, abled, etc.) is not coincidental? 2) How might racialization be present within the American educational system (at any level)? 3) As a social institution, how is education in conversation with the "American Dream"? Make sure to incorporate relevant terms and conceptual frameworks. Feel free to include personal experiences in addition to evidence presented in the Modules. Guidelines for discussion boards The general guideline is, for each discussion, you will be expected to post one short (150 - 200 words) but substantial paragraph, and respond to (at least) two of your classmates’ posts with a substantial response (100-150 words). If you ONLY submit your post, then your maximum discussion grade will be 60% (D). If you respond to one other person's post, then your maximum discussion grade will be 70% (C). If you follow instructions and respond to two of your classmates' posts, your discussion grade will be raised from anywhere between 80% (B) to 100% (A). By substantial we mean that you say more than just “I agree” or “great point”. You must explain yourself by referring back to the corresponding topic. NOTE ABOUT DISCUSSIONS: You must submit original work - do not copy others' ideas and present them as your own. Give credit where credit is due. Discussions are NOT political/religious platforms. They are designed to demonstrate that you understand and can clearly and effectively articulate anthropological concepts and facts as they pertain to American Culture and Society. You may certainly incorporate outside reading material or anecdotal information provided it is relevant to the Topic. Only relay personal beliefs or opinions if prompted by assignment instructions. This discussion is brought to you by your 2020 Teaching Team.