6th 9 Race and Ethnicity. Race is category of people who share biologically transmitted traits. Ethnicity is a shared cultural heritage. Minority and majority, discrimination, racism, U.S. Minorities. 6th 10 Sex and Gender.
Sex refers to biological distinction between females and males.
Gender refers to the cultural difference socially attached to females and males. Group discussion in class. 7th 11 Economy and politics, Global Village. Economy is a social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Political institution distributes power and makes decisions.