Identify the country’s major racial or ethnic groups.

• Choose South Africa, Brazil, or an alternative choice (excluding Canada).
• Review this week’s Learning Resources.
• Consider the issues related to the group you chose with regard to their experience of prejudice, discrimination, and assimilation.

an analysis of the country you chose by addressing the following:

• Identify the country’s major racial or ethnic groups.
• Analyze the historical background and treatment of that country’s racial or ethnic groups, highlighting 2–3 important economic, social, and political forces that have shaped their experiences and/or pivotal events that were key turning points.
• Provide 2–3 examples of discrimination or other social challenges that help shed light on the historical realities of race and ethnic interactions.
• Compare the participation rates, employment levels, and income levels of the major racial or ethnic groups in that country.
• Analyze 1–2 key policies that seek to address racial and ethnic issues.
• Analyze foreseeable challenges this country might face as a result of emerging trends in racial and ethnic interactions.