In 1991 an enormous controversy erupted after five los angeles police officers were caught on tape beating a motorist named rodney king. although there continues to be much controversy over the event, many people see it as a blatant act of discrimination. under what circumstances would this be considered institutional discrimination?

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?