...Race and Your Community Final Project: Race and Your Community Racial and ethnic issues exist in most communities. The community in which I live, Red Wing, Minnesota, has been the immigration and relocation destination of Hispanics and African Americans over the past 10 years, and a Native American reservation is located less than 10 miles from the city. All three of these groups have contributed to Red Wing’s economy, workforce, services, and housing. I will be analyzing the influence that race has on Red Wing in terms of neighborhoods, employment, and other environments with which I am familiar. I will also be comparing myself to others in the community and examining our differences and similarities in regard to lifestyle, culture, background, and community acceptance. I will not only unveil racism and inequality within Red Wing, but I will also give examples to prove that the City of Red Wing takes these matters very seriously and is taking immediate and effective steps to both embrace diverse ethnicities and educate the community about diverse cultures in hopes to promote tolerance and acceptance. The population of Red Wing, last recorded in July, 2007 at over 15,000, is made up of 93% White Non-Hispanics, 2.6% American Indians, 1.3% African Americans, 1.3% Hispanics, 0.8% two or more races combined, and 0.5% other races. Of the 15,000 residents, 1.3% are foreign born, a low percentage compared to the 5.3% foreign born residents living in the entire state of...
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...The United States has been a place for opportunity, wealth, and freedom since its European discovery in the fifteenth century. Since then, diversity within the nation has changed, evolved, and expanded into something truly unique and beyond stereotype. However, as much as our nation is known for its diversity, it is also known for opposition to diversity. While the most noticeable racial and cultural exploitation has occurred through African-Americans, many groups have faced turmoil as a result of the color of the skin, the clothes they wear, the gods they pray to, or the sound of their voice. Native Americans were naturally the first group to face aggression from European settlers. Many travelers from the Old World to the New had a coveted passion for their Protestant or Catholic beliefs, and made it brutally clear to the Natives that this Christian God wanted all to believe in only Him. As a result of the Natives desiring to pursue their own spiritual beliefs, the English and Spanish alike grew hostile toward these “savages.” Tension continued to grow until well after the birth of the United States, until President Andrew Jackson issued the Indian Removal Act in 1830, where Native American families were forced out of their rightful homes across the Southeast and forced to relocate their lives in reservations around Oklahoma. In the meantime, slaves from African tribes were in growing quantity, along with the groups opposing slavery versus groups encouraging the continuation...
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...is the cultural/racial make-up of your community (For demographics of the city you live in search http://factfinder.census.gov/ , or other credible source)? Are you a member of the majority or minority racial or ethnic group in your community? What does it mean to be ________________ (your race) in your community? What does it mean to be ________________ (your ethnicity) in your community? How do community members treat you because of this? Do the leaders in your area represent community members like you? Do the local media (I.e. news, newspapers) represent community members like you equally and fairly? Are there racial/ethnic inequalities in your community? Explain. I explored the race relations in my community and the cultural/racial make-up of my community using 60135 is: Subject | 60135 5-Digit ZCTA, 601 3-Digit ZCTA | | Number | Percent | RACE | | | Total population | 6,007 | 100.0 | One race | 5,948 | 99.0 | White | 5,753 | 95.8 | Black or African American | 9 | 0.1 | American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 0.2 | American Indian | 7 | 0.1 | Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0 | Both American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0 | American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified | 6 | 0.1 | Asian | 16 | 0.3 | Asian Indian | 0 | 0.0 | Chinese | 1 | 0.0 | Filipino | 5 | 0.1 | Japanese | 0 | 0.0 | Korean | 0 | 0.0 | Vietnamese | 1 | 0.0 | Other Asian category | 9 | 0.1 | Two or more Asian categories | 0 | 0.0 | Native Hawaiian and Other...
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...Associate Program Material 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 the similarities and differences that people have in perspectives, identities, and points of view. Diversity includes race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, socio- economic, nationality, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, ability and age. (Definition of Diversity, 1999). Valuing diversity is patterns influence the way people understand and interpret the world. Diversity enhances the intellectual, emotional, economic, moral, and spiritual life of the community, which is why diversity is valued. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is the evolution of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one’s own culture/ the belief that your culture or way of doing something is better than another culture’s. (Dictionary.com, 2013). Ethnocentrism can be bad; it ultimately can lead to racism and prejudice. It is important for racial and cultural tolerance, also people should understand that their way is not the only way. 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigration is the actual act of relocation from a country. Immigrate means to come to a country of which one is not a native for a permanent residence. (Dictionary...
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... | | |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 to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Schaefer, R, T. (2006). Racial and ethnic groups (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Axia College’s Writing...
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...5 This chapter explores how racial and ethnic identity develops and how a sensitivity to this process can improve adult education. Racial and Ethnic Identity and Development Alicia Fedelina Chávez, Florence Guido-DiBrito Racial and ethnic identity are critical parts of the overall framework of individual and collective identity. For some especially visible and legally defined minority populations in the United States, racial and ethnic identity are manifested in very conscious ways. This manifestation is triggered most often by two conflicting social and cultural influences. First, deep conscious immersion into cultural traditions and values through religious, familial, neighborhood, and educational communities instills a positive sense of ethnic identity and confidence. Second, and in contrast, individuals often must filter ethnic identity through negative treatment and media messages received from others because of their race and ethnicity. These messages make it clear that people with minority status have a different ethnic make-up and one that is less than desirable within mainstream society. Others, especially white Americans, manifest ethnic and racial identity in mostly unconscious ways through their behaviors, values, beliefs, and assumptions. For them, ethnicity is usually invisible and unconscious because societal norms have been constructed around their racial, ethnic, and cultural frameworks, values, and priorities and then referred to as “standard...
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...g Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion University of Phoenix 9/28/11 Instructor: Sheila Ferguson What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity include age, ethnic heritage, gender, mental or race. This is different terms of dimension diversity, because the important of this terms impact on our early social life, values, and throughout every stage of life. According in chapter one, the Human Genome Project mapping human DNA has only served to confirm genetic diversity with differences within traditionally regarded racial groups much greater than that between groups. It is no surprise that the question of whether races have different innate levels of Intelligence has led to the most explosive controversies (Bamshad and Olson 2003). In chapter 17 explain, “older African Americans and Hispanics tend to rely more on family members, friends, and informal social networks than on organizational support systems. Because of their lower incomes and greater incapacity resulting from poor health, older Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to need substantial assistance from family members than are older Whites (Harvey and Allard, 2009).” With what ethnic, cultural, or other groups do you identify? Describe what members of your social circle have in common. I identify ethnic groups like Italians, Irish, Dominicans, Germans, Poles, Jews, French, English...
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...Diversity in America Eth/125 June 23, 2013 Juan E. Vega I can honestly say that I learned such much in Culture Diversity Class. I learned many not only learned many things regarding my culture but also with other different cultures. The United States has many cultures races and ethnicities which include whites, African America, Native Hawaiian, Native American, Alaska Native, also Asian and American Indian. This class was really eye opener to me and I hope it’s the same with every student. I learned so much about diversity in American and how we are all same but different in some way. For an example two people with different races like an American and Muslim American, they have to different beliefs but there here in the United States to pursue their happiness and have the American dream where they can be free and work and have life. The United States has changed from having segregation, discrimination to having respectful community. I learned so much about my racial group. I honestly believe that the Mexican Americans are one of the hardworking groups here in the United States. They would work for anyone who is willing to pay even thought the pay isn’t good. Many American –White think this is a disadvantage to them because they see it as the Mexican –Americans come here to the United to steal their job just because they are willing to work for less pay. I have come across many Americans who are lazy and don’t want to work so how is it okay to say that Mexican Americans...
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...Name of student Course Institution name Name of instructor Date of submission Cultural Diversity In every society, there exists a variety of people sharing a common background. The existence of different ethnic groups is referred to as cultural diversity. Membership of an ethnic group, according to the federal States bureau of statistics, is defined by having a common tradition, language, belief, a common lineage, mythology and physical appearance that tend to bring a group of people together. Giving the feeling of being one family. However, the struggles of racial, ethnic, language and religious factions have often required continuous ordered efforts to overcome inequities. One feature of the fight to overcome inequality is the constant effort to identify approaches and services to help minorities in their struggle to overcome bias and discrimination. Among the recipients of programs aimed at tribal and ethnic minorities are White Americans, who, far from all being comfortable themselves, have also experienced challenges in their lives. Unfortunately, not all groups in every community are treated or viewed similarly. Identifying a minor group or a minority in society seems to be a simple task. In the United States, the sets readily identified as minorities are the Blacks and Native Americans who are outnumbered by non-blacks and non-native American. A marginalized group is one whose members have pointedly less control or power over their lives than do the members of...
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...designate a racial group on physical differences opposed to cultural. Ethnicity on the other hand is defined as a group set apart from others because of it’s national origin or distinctive cultural patterns. For example religion, language, food habits, parenting skills, beliefs, or traits that originated from their home lands. Race and Ethnic Diversity in the U.S. Where you live in America will depend on how racially diverse it is. The southern states have more of the Hispanic/latino race than a lot of the northern states where there seems to be more wide spread racial diversity. Whites 63% African American 11% Asian Americans 4.6% Hispanics/Latinos 16.3% How racially diverse will the U.S. be by 2050? According to the pie graph the U.S will be really diverse with Hispanic making up 31.3% and the white non Hispanic making up about 46% My town is not very diverse in terms of race or ethnic groups. In terms of Race the Whites (non-Hispanics) makes up 63% of the population but in terms of Ethnic group The Hispanic/Latino makes up 83% of the population. RACE | | | Total population | 73,146 | 100.0 | One Race | 70,961 | 97.0 | White | 42,689 | 58.4 | Black or African American | 4,979 | 6.8 | American Indian and Alaska Native | 683 | 0.9 | Asian | 668 | 0.9 | Asian Indian | 54 | 0.1 | Chinese | 30 | 0.0 | Filipino | 70 | 0.1 | Japanese | 27 | 0.0 | Korean | 37 | 0.1 | Vietnamese | 69 | 0.1 | Other Asian [1] | 381 | 0.5 | Native Hawaiian...
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...Associate Program Material Racial Diversity: Historical Worksheet Answer the following questions in 100 to 250 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. Throughout most of U.S. history, in most locations, what race has been in the majority: ? Throughout most of U.S. history the white race has been the majority. It was the white race who was the first settlers This race is majority because of the social standards they have not just because of the population. The white race was the first settlers in the new land. As known, the most common ancestral background of most members of this group is European. Europeans came to this land for new life opportunities. They were able to come together and form their own country and boundaries because they broke ties off with their European rulers. http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com What is the common ancestral background of most members of this group? Some of the largest racial minorities are black, Hispanic, and Asian. The black population in America began at the same time as the white population, however “the frican people were brought involuntarily and in bondage” (Schaefer, 2012) The black population hails from Africa, however, there are many different cultures throughout the continent that contributed to slave trade and the immigration of blacks to America. Hispanics have been in the United Staes longer than it has been a country, having travelled north from the Aztec and Myan civilizations...
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...that is welcoming and inclusive of all students. Racial insensitivity and white privilege are currently the issues that Mallory College is facing. Minority students only make up 19% of the population at Mallory College; therefore, with the lack of diversity at the college it is inevitable to have underlying racial issues. In addition to these issues, students from other racial ethnicities may find it difficult to find their identity. The Coordinator for Student Diversity has the responsibility of providing multicultural programing that is informative and promotes acceptance...
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...Associate Program Material 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 when people come from different ethnics, races, religions, etc. Diversity should be valued because without diversity everyone will be same and there is no fun in being the same. You do not get to learn or experience different things. Knowing different cultures makes you open to new experiences, things and places. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentrism is the way you look at the world based on your culture or beliefs. Also when one thinks that their beliefs are better than others. I think ethnocentrism can be detrimental to society because you will make assumptions based on your ethnic and cultural beliefs. Not everyone or everything is the same. 3. Define emigration and immigration. Emigration is leaving a country to settle in a different country to live. Emigration can occur due to a better job. Immigration is coming into a new country as a permanent resident which one is not a native. 4. What are some of the ways groups of people are identified? Race, ethnic, religion, and gender are some groups people can be identified by. The racial group is broken into Black, White, Asian, etc. Then we have ethnic group with consist of Hispanics, Polish American, Japanese Americans, etc. Religion...
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...Japanese, so that I can fit in with my peers upon their return. That never materialized, and after attending the private Japanese elementary school I moved to American high school. It is in high school that I started socializing and feeling more as an American, since at home I was only allowed to speak Japanese. In our class about 70% of students were Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. According to the US Census “[e]thnic minorities account for 75 percent of Hawaii's population. Asians make up 55 percent, the largest percentage in the nation. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 21 percent of the state's population” (Star-Bulletin, 2008). Based on such numbers, it is not a surprise that the majority of students were non-white. About 20% of students in my class are also third or fourth generation Japanese, who cannot speak a word of the language. Apparently their parents cannot speak it either. I was envy in the class, because I could speak fluent Japanese and they could not; even though I was born in Hawaii. Around the place where I live now the community is very multicultural, there are Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, Japanese American, Chinese and Haole (white person in Hawaiian). The community is very accepting and being Asian of Japanese descent was not an issue. I have many Hawaiian and Pacific...
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...Cultural Diversity Put name here ETH/125 07-08-12 Cisneros Cultural Diversity The history of the United States was established by different cultures coming together to create a wide range of diversity that was once referred to as the Melting Pot. However in today’s society cultural diversity can often be referred to as the elephant in the room. White American’s, as they are often stereotyped, are the largest offenders of the so called elephant in the room. Desiring to keep the United States pure and without diversity. Fortunately though there are many more American’s that view the mixed population of America as nothing more than the country their forefathers fought to keep. In the following paragraphs one will see exactly what is meant by cultural diversity, the challenges that the United States still faces in regards to embracing cultural diversity, who will be the minority in the U.S. in the coming decades, and the down falls and benefits that social media plays when it comes to the advances of a nation dealing with cultural diversity. As stated previously, the United States was founded on the beliefs of diversity. A change from, the British rule that no one desired to be under any longer and the desire to create and build their own country. The earliest settlers dealt with cultural diversity when knew immigrants came over from Europe. Some of those settlers were from Poland, Germany, Ireland, and so on. In those days the diversity leaned more towards religious...
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