Systemic Discrimination- a culture of discrimination that is present throughout an institution (company, school, government), where discrimination is a regular feature of interactions and processes or happens over a long period of time
Ex. The gender pay gap is an example of systemic discrimination.
Look back in "The Circuit" and identify two pieces of evidence that show systemic discrimination.
Chapter 9 The Circuit
Read and annotate for motifs and symbols
Ch. 9 The Circuit
Journal Prompt
Can Francisco escape the circuit and achieve the American Dream? Explain.
Philosophical Debate
Sit near the windows if you think yes. Sit near the clock if you think no.
Ch. 9 Short Response
What does the title "The Circuit" in chapter 9 represent?