Too often the majority rules, and the minorities suffer. Scholars investigate how the Fourteenth Amendment deals with the issue of discrimination. A short video, the 31st of a 50-part series, helps individuals analyze the concept of active discrimination due to race, ethnicity, handicap, or gender. The video creates open discussion on the role discrimination plays in United States government and politics. 

Concepts

the united states government, american politics, the fourteenth amendment, discrimination

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Research the Chinese Exclusion Act as a primary source in context of 1882
• Extend the lesson with a reading on the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

Classroom Considerations

• Ensure students have online access if assigning the video as homework 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lesson includes a thought bubble that animates the key concepts for visual learners 
• Resource provides primary documents (Chinese Exclusion Act) for further investigation 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3