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Lesson Plan, Unit Plan, Video South Asian Americans, Xenophobia, & Islamophobia

  • Grade Level 3rd-5th Grade
  • Time Period 2010 - Present
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Introduction

These resources examine the impact of xenophobia and Islamophobia on South Asian Americans, focusing on the consequences of racial profiling and the aftermath of 9/11. Through lesson plans, articles, and videos, students will explore how these issues affect individuals and communities and consider alternatives to racial profiling while understanding the broader social and political context.

Essential Questions

  • What is racial profiling?

  • How does it impact citizens who identify in the racial group being profiled?

  • How is that racial group perceived, in turn, by citizens who identify as other races?

  • What are alternatives to racial profiling?

  • Why is it important to think critically about the consequences of racial profiling?