...|[pic] |ETH/125 Syllabus | | |Axia College/College of Humanities | | |ETH/125 Version 6 | | |Cultural Diversity | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to educate students about issues of race and ethnicity by presenting historical and modern perspectives on diversity in the United States, and by providing tools necessary to promote a respectful and inclusive society. Students will complete several activities that allow them to examine their own values in relation to the values of various other racial and ethnic communities. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure...
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...Appendix A ETH 125/ Cultural Diversity November 11, 2012 Richard Urfer Appendix Part I Define the following terms found in Week One and Week Two readings: |Term |Definition | |Diversity |The state of being different. | |Ethnocentrism |The belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture. | | |A tendency to view alien groups or culture from prospective of one’s own. | | | | | |Dictionary.com | |Melting pot |Diverse racial or ethnic groups or both, forming a new cultural entity. | | | | | |(Schaefer 2012 pg 14) | |Minority group |A subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power...
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...Week 9 Final Assignment ETH/125 October 12, 2013 Dr. Regina Pacheco, Ed.M., PhD. Week 9 Final Assignment My experience in this Culture Diversity course has given me a new insight and thought provoking information that has helped me to relate and understand diversity in a new and different way than I had before. Diversity can be such an interesting topic. When one mentions the word “diversity” several things come to mind. An most often, the first thing that comes to mind is the diverse culture, right here in America. To gain a better understanding of all the different cultures around the World. A person could spend their lifetime traveling around the world, from one culture to another. Why do that? When all one has to do is sit back and take in the daily occurrences and experience everything around them. Right here in America. It is hard to find a country more culturally diverse than our very own, and yet we fail to see it. There are several reasons why one could fail to see all this diversity, whether it be a lack of understanding or just a lack of willingness to understand. For a country that is called “the melting pot” (Schaefer, 2012, p.24), we certainly still have a prevalent degree of prejudice and discrimination. Some would call it a lack of insight and willingness to grow, I prefer to call it ignorance and fear. Fear of differences and change. Diversity is the inclusion of different types of people from different races and culture in a group of organization...
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...Discrimination Laura Smalt Eth/125 03/10/13 Winnie Mason Discrimination When I think of discrimination I think of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexuality, and religion. We will learn what discrimination is, how it is different from prejudice and stereotyping. Also what are the causes of discrimination and how it affects a person or persons? What is discrimination? Discrimination is the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary. If an employer refuses to hire you as a computer technician because you are a Native American and computer illiterate, this is not discrimination. Now, if an employer refuses to hire you because they feel that you are incompetent and they do not give you the chance to see if you are qualified, this is discrimination (Schaefer, 2012). You have to know and understand discrimination before you can know when discrimination is used. As for myself, I have never seen discrimination used. Would you consider an individual that has a phobia of midgets as discrimination? I am curious to know because my general manager has a phobia of midgets. I believe that it could be considered as discrimination, because she is not giving that person a chance regardless of their height. How do you know when an employer is not hiring you because of discrimination? Even if you ask the reason you are not hired, they can make up a reason to satisfy you or tell you what they think you want to hear. How...
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...What do the terms race and ethnicity mean to you? Why are these concepts important to United States society? Race to me means that you belong to a group with distinct skin color, facial features, or just plain physical difference that is inherent to a specific race. Ethnicity breaks it down to the specific group a person belongs to. For Example; are you from Germany do you speak Spanish are you from Cuba. It is shows distinction between language differences and upbringing (the way you are raised). These are both very important because it identifies the differences between every one and everything. The foods you eat how you eat them why you eat it that way. The problem comes when one group thinks they should have more privileges or be in charge of the other groups by virtue of skin color or just plainly not respecting or validating the other person’s differences. It is amazing that still to this day in 2007 we still have to deal with ignorance or just be against change because you liked it better they way it was before. Race is a key element in United States society because some people do not realize that the diversity that some of us hate so much is the reason we as a nation are so mighty. Bringing all the different perspectives into one Nation and showing all the different ways that the United States can be successful when it utilizes these different ethnic groups. How beneficial could that be if only our top leaders and people in general would put aside their differences...
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...Diversity of Hispanic Minorities in America Diversity of Hispanic Minorities in America The American soil has experienced centuries of Spanish inhabitants beginning with the legendary explorers during the 15th century. Hispanic visitors of this decade have not traveled from the European nations; they are from Mexico and islands South of Florida. The inhabitants of Mexico, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and The Dominican Republic have entered the United States both legally and illegally in search of a better life. The largest group of Hispanic immigrants is the Mexicans. The Mexicans represented 66.9% of the Hispanic population of the United States in 2002 (Schaefer, 2006, p. 236). Census figures confirm that 69% of illegal aliens inhabiting America in 2009 entered from Mexico. If fact, nearly one out of ten Mexicans currently resides in the United States (Terrazas, 2010). The linguistic choices of Mexican immigrants are 23% English dominant, 26% English and Spanis- speaking, and 51% Spanish (Schaefer, 2006, p. 241) The language barriers lead to inadequate schooling and less chance for economic advancement. Over half of Mexican immigrants entering America have not graduated high school or obtained proper documentation for employment; this leads to employment of most in unskilled fields. With less than 6% of immigrants earning a college degree, few immigrants qualify for professional positions (Buffington, 2011). Most Mexican immigrant males find employment as factory or construction...
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...Living in Watervliet was an adjustment. From the moment we moved there, we realized we had to adjust our way (myself, wife and son) of thinking and the way we viewed people. The neighborhood was no longer the brown African American faces we had become accustom to, now the brown faces were that of people of Arab descent and a lot of white faces. Our first couple of days in the neighborhood, we were greeted with “hello” and “welcome to the neighborhood” by most, some even stopped by to drop off baked items. We felt more and more comfortable as the weeks went on and we became more acclimated to the area. Its wasn’t until we got our son settled into school that started to realize that the seemingly cozy neighborhood was actually struggling with races and religion issues that should have long been settled. As I became closer to my neighbors, we developed a close friendship with a community member named David and his family. They were born in Iraq, and moved to the United States in the early 70’s, they spoke English with a slight accent, but had adjusted to the way of American culture for the most part. After visiting their home I noticed that they were Muslim, as David and his wife and children would leave to go pray at particular times through the day. In talking I found that David had nowhere to pray, there were churches all around, but none served the religious beliefs of any one who wasn’t Catholic or Christian. David had told me that his children also were not allowed to pray...
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...University of Phoenix Material Leslie Maxwell kennasnana@email.phoenix.edu May 13, 2012 Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Stereotypes Stereotypes are oversimplified beliefs in a particular group of people. Stereotypes are usually based on race, ethnicity, or gender. Someone that is judged by their membership in a group instead of on their own individual differences. Prejudice An opinion of belief learned from environmental factors such as friends, relatives, and mass media. Though there are many theories about prejudices and how they are created and approached, most believe that prejudices are taught from a very young age. Labeling theory The labeling theory is the belief that the view of deviance according to which being labeled as a "deviant" leads a person to engage in deviant behavior. The labeling theory explains why people’s behavior clashes with social norms. A person that is labeled may incorporate the label into his/her self-concept. Part II Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability Category Stereotype 1 Stereotype 2 Stereotype 3 Race All African Americans are good at sports. All Americans are lazy and obese. All Mexicans are illegal aliens. Ethnicity All Arabs or Muslims are terrorists. All Jews are greedy. All...
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...ETH 125 Final Project ETH 125 ETH 125 Final Project There are a lot of issues we face as a nation. There are so many, that often times you wonder if any of them will actually see a resolution. Americans everyday face very real issues of poverty, employment, security, and education. None of these issues are to be taken too lightly. One of the most important issues off all, though, is diversity. The equal treatment of all citizens either born in, or immigrated to, America. A lot of strides have been made over the course of America’s history. Diversity, and equal treatment of Americans, has to be one of the top priorities for everyone. Over the course of time, I have had a lot of interaction with different cultures. We have lived in Japan, America, and Europe. All of which provide very different cultures to learn and experience. One thing I have learned is to always keep an open mind. When you approach another culture with a closed mind that is when stereotypes take shape. I also learned to evaluate the history of your own people and their struggles. A lot of times, even though we may look different, we have all had very similar struggles throughout the course of history. Women have had the same struggles as African Americans when it comes to basic civil liberties. The same applies to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people. As you look at the different racial and gender groups, you do see a lot of similarities. You also learn some new things about their histories...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix E Part I Define the following terms: Term Definition Racial formation process where individuals are divided and categorized by mutable rules into different racial categories Segregation the act of separating individuals from a main body or group De jure segregation Segregation or isolation of individuals from a main group which is imposed by law. Pluralism where different groups culturally, ethnically or religiously are | | |present and are tolerated in a given society. Assimilation To adapt or conform one’s self to a new different environment Part II Answer the following questions in 150 to 350 words each: • Throughout most of U.S. history in most locations, what race has been the majority? What is the common ancestral background of most members of this group? I would have to say that throughout history in the U.S., the “white” race has been the majority. I believe that this is because of their ancestral background. I believe that the Europeans came her to America looking for a better opportunity of life, then came the other races; so I feel that the Europeans started off as the majority. I • What are some of the larger racial minorities in U.S. history? What have been the common ancestral backgrounds of each of these groups? When did each become a significant or notable minority group? • In what ways have laws been used to enforce discrimination?...
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...Islam is the second largest religion in the world. Islam has many beliefs and values. They believe in Allah and praying five times a day. Some of their rules that they must follow are, any wealth obtained from illegal or criminal means. The practice of gambling, be it money or property or any object. The practice of taking interest or usury. Drinking or consuming alcohol in any form. Taking drugs. Eating the flesh and products obtained from pigs or swine. Eating the flesh of dead animals or carcasses. Eating flesh of carnivorous beasts and birds of prey. Eating flesh of an animal that has not been killed in the name of Allah (http://www.buzzle.com/articles/islamic-beliefs-and-practices.html). In order to submit to Allah, the Islam region has to perform certain duties to Allah and fellow members. The duties to Allah are; Prayer, Fasting, and Pilgrimage to Makka. The duties to their members is to spend their resources, time, energy, money, etc. for the welfare of others, to give a part of one's wealth to help those in need (known as giving zakaat, a charity-tax). They believe in doing at least one good deed a day. Islam believe that Black people were the first race. With this belief Islam also had a role in shaping America’s Culture. The Nation of Islam (NOI) was the largest organization. It taught a form of Islam, promoting Black supremacy and labeling White people as "devils". Malcolm X was one of the most influential leaders of the NOI, he wanted complete separation of Blacks...
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...Associate Program Material Michelle Mora Milwaukee, WI Date: 6-13-13 Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? Diversity is refer to race, religion, color, gender, disability, age and more. Diversity is valued because is a condition of being different and unique. Diversity Help us respect and learn from others. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is when a culture judges another culture for their values and standards. Ethnocentrism to a society has positive and negatives. The positive of ethnocentrism It helps people to be confident and self-esteem understand of ourselves and most important the psychological sense of well being. The negative effects exist. Pride and disrespectful can be major points in the negatively of ethnocentrism. It can also give false opinion about difference of cultures that can lead to falsified communication between the majority. 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigration is when a person leaves the country to settle in another. Immigration is when a person comes into a new country . Migration is the general term used to described any transfer of population. 4. What are some of the ways groups of people are identified? Race, Ethnicity, Religious and Gender. Each society defines what its finds obvious. In race, obvious would mean...
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...Final Project Brianna Bradshaw ETH/125 Katria Haynes-Jenkins University of Phoenix September 1, 2013 Diversity is a challenging topic for me to argue, because there is so much to it. It can be both beneficial and challenging; it varies in characteristics, understanding, effectiveness to others, and acceptability from place to place as well as being an extremely debatable subject due to the variety of challenges and benefits involved. Most of the information about diversity in the United States that has helped me to better understand or relate to others in ways that I did not in the past was all mostly learned through this class’s material, however a great deal of personal experiences has been a huge contributor. Some of what I have learned is how to be more sensitive and less offensive toward others. Diversity can come in many forms: variations of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, customs, style, and age; almost anything that sets people apart and creates difference amongst a population or area. Whether people recognize it or not, diversity is everywhere. Nobody is exactly alike; everyone is different in some way or another. So many people are against the idea of diversity because they believe that one specific “group” is dominant over others, but what they don’t consider is how even the people within their own group are all different, too, in other ways. That is what I have learned about diversity: it comes in many forms and tends to be very controversial...
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...Final Project Nathan Schmidt ETH/125 December 22, 2013 Howard Snider Final Project There was a great deal of new information about diversity available during this course. There was never had much of a chance to learn about other cultures considering the current environment. Growing up in Salt Lake City Utah, which is almost entirely Caucasian, particularly in the more wealthy areas, diversity in cultural and racial systems was almost non-existent. The area is also not very mixed religiously, being almost entirely dominated by the Mormon Church. People of the catholic faith are in the minority in the area. This can give a point of view on discrimination that is not as common among Caucasian males as it is among females and people of other races in the United States. The interest in history meant that there was a great deal of familiarity with the history of discrimination, but the realization that many of those struggles still persist today was never appreciated. Learning more about the current conditions of the various races, particularly the difference in salary has helped foster the understanding that discrimination is still very present in today’s society. The presence of discrimination has also helped with understanding the current situation. As part of the racial, cultural, and gender benefited groups, there was no real discriminatory experience related to these aspects, but struggles with disability and membership in the religious minority makes this a...
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...Race and Your Community: Knoxville, Tennessee John Smith Date Aixa College ETH 125 The community of Knoxville is extremely small. A larger amount of the Tennessee population consists of several minority groups. Within my location the residency is composed of mostly Blacks and Whites; I have recently found out that the two groups do not have much differences between the two. As there have been identified, there are several differences between these two groups and the Hispanics, Asians, and Filipinos. Traveling through the City of Knoxville, it is easily noticeable and obvious that the Whites and Blacks are obligated to a higher standard of living; the nicer vehicles and larger houses is the proof of this statement. Throughout the city of Knoxville, I have experienced that although there are numerous differences that are easily noticeable between the different races and ethnicities, the unifying of all groups occur when required because of our common ethics and principles. Each group within the community to which I were raised, correlate and empathize in contradictory ways; however, a general respect for another is displayed by all and the thoughtfulness for each person throughout the community’s miscellaneous ways of living are revealed. Within my community, there is a resemblance bearded of me in observations to color as an outcome of me being white and residing within a community in which many of the residents are of the black...
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