University of Phoenix Material

Appendix A

Part I

Define the following terms found in Week One and Week Two readings:

|Term |Definition |
|Diversity |This is defined as having different elements, variety, and unlikeness. Being diverse or |
| |different than another. |
|Ethnocentrism |This is the belief of superiority of ones own ethnic group or culture. |
|Melting pot |Diverse racial or ethnic groups, or both, forming a new cultural entity. |
|Minority group |A subordinate group, whos members have significantly less control or power over their own |
| |lives than do members of a dominate or majority group. |
|Emigration |Describes leaving a country to enter another. |
|Immigration |Coming into a new country as a permanent resident. |
|Culture |Characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by language, religion, music, to |
| |name a few. |

Part II

Answer each question in 250 to 350 words:

1. What are some of the ways groups of people are identified?

Groups of people are identified in many different ways. Among these would include racial groups, their religion, and their culture. Persons can also be identified by age,