Final Project ETH/125 11/24/2013 Stephanie Salazar Final Project Diversity in the United States has changed drastically over the last several hundred years, and continues to change today. Society today is a blend of different cultures, ethnicity, race, and religious backgrounds in which society can gain knowledge. Yet today, society still struggles with the differences, and this leads to discrimination, stereotypes, and prejudice. Africans are reported to have arrived in 1619; this was
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Final Project ETH/125 March 30, 2014 Final Project Learning what diversity means is the first step to learning how it has helped the United States to be better. Diversity is defined as the state of having different races, ethnics, cultures working together in a group or organization. ("Diversity," 2014) Different cultures and races working together make the United States stronger and better as one. Understanding that everyone is the same, even if they each have different colored
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Culture and Diversity Final Project ETH/125 * * * * Immigration time line reflects that immigration started during the colonial era (1565-1775) and the first permanent settlement in the U.S. was by the Spanish in the now state of Florida, followed by the First shipment of African slaves in Virginia in 1619, then in the 1630’s The great migration to Massachusetts by Britons to what is now knows as new Britain, and between 1841-1850 more than 1 million people migrated to
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Hispanic American Diversity ETH 125 May 9, 2010 Erin DiCesare Although the label Hispanic or Latino American is used to link numerous groups of people together, there are many groups that make up the Hispanic group. While they do share many similarities, it is the dissimilarities that set them apart from one another. The facts provided will differentiate between the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions and/or statuses among Mexican Americans, Puerto
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Final Project: Race and Your Community Ebony Brown ETH-125 March 11, 2012 Joanna Binsfeld Final Project: Race and Your Community It is a beautiful sunny yet breezy afternoon as I sit on my patio and watch my children play on the swing and sliding board play-set in my perfectly landscaped backyard. I love watching them play in the safe comfort of our quiet neighborhood without a care in the world and I remember how blessed I am to offer this comfort to them. I can not help but be grateful
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Diversity Final Angela L. Boza ETH 125 July 25, 2014 Latonya Dixon The information I have taken from this class and what I learned about my own race has been enlightening. I have learned that discrimination and prejudice is still abundant in the United States. Although I teach my own child that this is not a Christian like way and God created us all as equals regardless of skin color, religion or culture, we do not hate anyone. It amazes me, that there are so many people that still have hatred
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Final Essay Don J . Brinning ETH-125 September 2, 2012 Monica Hahn Final Essay Since taking this class, I not had any access to any previously unknown life altering revelations of information; in reality, what I have learned is exactly how badly the dominant group has treated all of the minority groups over the years. I know that the United States was founded on a long tradition of violence, slavery, and genocide toward any group that they could get away with subjugating; what I was surprised by
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Running head: FINAL PROJECT Final Project ETH/125 January 12, 2014 Abstract Many websites are available on the Internet with information on the various diversity groups in America. The U.S. population’s diversity is influenced by immigration. There are both benefits and challenges to having such a diverse population. Fostering a culture of acceptance in society is key to reaping more benefits and reducing challenges. Mass media has an influential
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Individual Final Project ETH/125 July 20, 2012 Maudine Johnson Individual Final Project Throughout this course I have discovered a variety of alternate viewpoints about diversity within the United States we have discussed. Feeling more knowledgeable about the subject with a grander appreciation, and realizing that going into personal experiences with an open mind will continue to help me to relate with others. Getting to know someone who is different from you
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Final Project; Social Problems ETH/125 Ramona Taitano Loughran 04/15/12 Final Project; Social Problems This class has been very informative. We have been given a lot of information regarding diversity and overall I understand it a lot better. The best piece of information that I got from the diversity teachings was the fact that we learn so much from other people. I live close to San Francisco, CA and it is one of the most diverse cities in America. Not only are there so many different
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