Why do you think that the color line remains one of the most volatile topics facing the nation?

A hundred years ago, sociologist W. E. B. Du Bois said, “The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line—the relation of the darker to the lighter races.”

Question: Why do you think that the color line remains one of the most volatile topics facing the nation?

Be sure to reference theory or research from the text reading (Chapter 12-Race and Ethnicity) to support your answer or opinion.

Format:

• Your response should be one page (300-350 words, double-spaced, word count does not include your name or references at the bottom of the page)
• To support your answer, use examples and information from the text and module reading.
• Reminder: You are required to comply to the Academic Honor Code at all times. Facts, quotes, ideas, etc. that are borrowed from a resource or resources other than personal experiences must be cited in proper APA format in your response.
  • In paper citations: Please note, any sentences with facts you use or paraphrase from the text or course reading must be followed by the last name of the author and the year of publication.

Example of an in-paper citation: People are spending more time online every day than doing anything else (Clement, 2020).

• • Any in-paper citations must have the APA reference at the bottom of the paper.

Clement, J. 2020. “Internet Usage Worldwide— Statistics and Facts. https://www.statista.com/topics/1145/internet-usage-worldwide/.

Rubric

SOC101 – Module 3 Explore & Analyze Assignment