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1. When in an individual's life does the impact of racism begin, according to the author in Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 1, Defining Racism? How is it developed?

The social impact of racism begins early in life, even in preschool. The experience of children is limited to people very much like them and they can internalize false assumptions about other groups without challenge. For instance, nearly all children will draw a figure with a feather and a tomahawk when asked to sketch a Native American.

2. How does the author define prejudice in Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 1, Defining Racism? What does revealing prejudice require?

Prejudice, in Tatum's view, is a preconceived judgment based on limited information. Prejudices are practically inescapable. Revealing prejudice requires learning omitted social information and reflecting on one's preconceived notions of differences between racial and ethnic groups.

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