...Summary of the Lecture “Multiculturalism” Generally speaking, foreigners who are especially from ethically and racially homogeneous countries or whose culture is reinforced by state institutions, might react skeptically to the United States that has diverse race and ethnicity. In various cultures in the U.S, there is a culture that has strong influence to the other cultures. It is difficult for foreigners to understand American culture not only because they are used to their cultures. There are three theories that American culture has been perceived by foreigners. They are the monoculturalist view, the multiculturalist view, and the pluralistic view. In the monoculturalist view theory, American culture is described by melting pot that means the way the different groups of immigrants came together in the U.S. A main idea of this theory is that a combination of different cultures have mixed together and recognized as one group. However, many people today do not agree this theory because of discrimination and segregation of certain culture groups in the past and also now such as African, Asian, and Native American, and Chinese, Irish, Italian, and Jewish that are the most recent immigrants. Therefore, the U.S. does not assimilate new cultures easily. The multiculturalist view theory focuses on various subcultures in the U.S. In this theory, American culture is described as the patchwork quilt. This means that the multiculturalists see the United States as a mosaic of separate...
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...the view that ethnic inequality is a dysfunctional for society, and that ethnic minorities need to become more similar to the white majority. This is known as Assimilation theory, which is staunchly criticised by the Marxists who believe racism exists to justify the inequalities that are so wide spread by the Bourgeoisie via Capitalism. Weberianism concurs with Marxists (so they diverge from the Functionalists) to an extent, but they introduce status into the explanation. Postmodernists take a approach antagonistic to all of the afore mentioned approaches, and that is to argue that blanket terms such as ethnicity are no longer relevant in the modern era, where our identities are defined by consumerism and globalisation. Functionalists outline the Assimilation Theory, suggested by Patterson. Patterson believes that the influx of immigrants into Britain in the 1950s disturbed what was a homogenous society with social stability and a high degree of social integration, leading to a value consensus. The norms and values brought in with the immigrants led to a Cultural Clash, where each different ethnicity were seen to be against the norm. This created many stereotypes e.g. boisterous West Indians. Prejudice also came about, buoyed by xenophobia, competing for jobs between ethnicities and a lack of similarity (Assimilation) with foreigners. Patterson continues by arguing this has caused self-segregation, whereby ethnic minorities separate themselves in certain areas, and this combined...
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...Immigrants face many hardships when they first arrive in America to seek out the American Dream. They have to become accustomed to a different lifestyle and culture. For most immigrants assimilation is very difficult, however, the transition is significantly easier for their children when they grow up in America. For the children, the American culture may be the only thing they are familiar with, whereas the parents try to keep their native culture and find that assimilating into and adapting the American culture to be very difficult. Gish Jen’s work, “In The American Society,” discusses a Chinese-American family and how they try to adapt to the American culture. Edwidge Danticat’s short story, “New York Day Women,” discusses the story of...
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...San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez, 411 U.S. 1 (1973) Historical Setting After Civil Rights success in the 1960’s, many of the United States underrepresented citizenry such as minorities and poor searched for equality through the Constitution. In San Antonio, Texas, citizens found that the school finance system was unjust and filed suit under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Federal District Court found that the Texas school finance system violated the Fourteenth Amendment. The State appealed to the Supreme Court. Case Summary San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez (1973) argued that education was a “fundamental right” implied in the Constitution and that poor Hispanic families were being treated as a “suspect class” due to financial disparities between wealthy and poor school districts. The argument was that this inequality of funding between school district’s violated the Equal Protection Clause. The State contended that education was not an Federal enumerated power, therefore it was reserved to the State and that included financial decisions. Court’s Decision The Court found in a 5-4 ruling that this was not a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because education is not a guarantee...
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...March 1, 2012 Week 7 Checkpoint Summary 2 Bilingualism in Politics In the article A Critical Mass Model of Bilingualism among U.S. Born Hispanics, written by April Linton, which talks about how government reacts bilingualism and rather than find a solution to the problem they tend to go the opposite way. “The government makes choices about what language or languages they (minorities) will communicate in” (Linton, 2004). The government has passed laws that only made it acceptable to speak English and disregard any other language in the schools, citizenships and government. For example, the author writes about in 1906, if you wanted to become a citizen you need to know English (Linton, 2004). There were also many laws that were passed that supported bilingualism. For example, the author writes about 1968 Congress passed The Bilingual Education Act, which wanted to “improve the poor school performances of immigrant children by providing fund for “transitional” programs to help children of limited English speaking the ability to learn English before transition into regular classroom (Linton, 2004). The article also discusses assimilation and how not speaking English can make people not feel wanted or at home. By saying that everyone in the U.S needs to speak English is singling out everyone who doesn’t speak it, which isn’t fair. If the tables were turned around and the majority of the language was Spanish and the minority was English, would it then be fair to prohibit the...
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...States” (Quagliata, 2011, p. 1). Most immigrants that come to America lose their heritage; however, that is not the case for the Italian culture. Not only did Italians incorporate a style of living in America, they also brought their traditions into the country as well. Some of the customs they brought with them include their food, their game of bocce ball, their religion, and their way of greeting one another. Italian Food When thinking of the Italian culture, the first thing that comes to mind is their food. Cinotto (2000) states, “Since food is a cultural artifact, imbued with meanings and values, the cross-cultural consumption of Italian cuisine is a significant marker of the way in which others see and imagine Italy and the Italians” (p. 1). Pasta, parmesan, and cannoli’s are probably the most popular and most known Italian foods. With the way many Americans fell in love with the Italian food, it soon became part of the American culture as well. The Italian immigrants brought over their historical foods and formed new eating habits for the Americans, and most of the Italian food was shaped in Little Italy where the immigrants resided. At one point in time, some of the Americans disagreed with the eating habits of the Italians and tried to bane it. Between the 1910s and 1920s, progressive reformers, equipped with newly developed concepts of home economics and nutritional science, tried to change the eating habits of Italian immigrants, supposedly unhealthy and economically...
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...The Jewish States of America David Foley Heritage: Civilization and the Jews Professor Geller 4/17/14 David Foley Professor Geller Heritage: Civilization and the Jews I. Intro: Have you ever found yourself wondering how, or why the Jewish people ended up in the US? A. Topic: Jewish Migration in 19th and 20th Centuries to the US Title: The Jewish States of America Thesis: Even though the Jews tried to escape harsh conditions in Europe through emigration, they were met with the same level of opposition in the US. Summary: II. Body A. Reasons in Europe for Immigration 1. Where in Europe did majority come from B. New opportunities in the US C. Difficulties faced in the US D. How those issues were dealt with E. How things are better today for the Jewish people III. Conclusion A. Proved that when the Jewish people emigrated to the US, that the problems they ran away from were replaced by an equally confrontational frontier. David Foley Professor Geller Heritage: Civilization and the Jews 4/17/14 The Jewish States of America Have you ever found yourself wondering how, or why the Jewish people ended up in the US? When the topic of the Jewish religion comes about we think about one place normally. Israel is said to be the original holder of the world’s Jewish population in biblical times. Now times have changed and the worlds Jew’s have found themselves spread to every corner of our planet with amassing numbers and...
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...Ethnic stereotypes and multiculturalism. Summary of course "Ethnic psychology" Contents: 1. The concept and properties of ethnic stereotypes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 4 2. National prejudices. Types etnostereotipov ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .7 3. 4. Variants of the reactions to cultural diversity ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12 5. Advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16 Bibliographic list ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 20 Introduction. Considering the cultural differences in thinking, beliefs, attitudes and behavior, it is easy to succumb to cognitive and emotional reactions to the material to begin to make generalizations, to form negative stereotypes about other people and even pre-make judgments about these differences, and people who are inherent in this behavior before you really understand what lies at its core. These processes and reactions are common in today's world, and to describe them often use the terms ethnic stereotypes, prejudice, multiculturalism, discrimination. Unfortunately, these terms are often used without a clear idea about them, which only exacerbates the problems that they need to clarify. Some of today's most pressing social issues associated with these processes, as boundaries between countries and cultures are becoming more permeable as...
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...|[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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...University of Phoenix Material Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines. |Part I: Matrix |What is the group’s history in the United |What is the group’s population in the |What are some attitudes and customs |What is something you admire about | | |States? |United States? |people of this group may practice? |this group’s people, lifestyle, or | | | | | |society? | |Native Americans |Native Americans were already residing in |The 2010 census reported 2.9 million |Native Americans are known because of |Throughout history, Native Americans | | |what is known today as the United States |people with Native American heritage. |their humble background. Although the |were slain, abused, and now | | |when America was discovered. They also |This number represents an increase of |majority of them do not share |outnumbered. Despite of these facts, | | ...
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...years, an often topic debated is that what fundamental problems British society is concerning, such as life, legal security, health, education, employment, standard of living, care and support, power and voice. Both immigration and youth unemployment are two problems being the most noteworthy in the UK. These issues have detrimental effects on many sections in Britain, such as culture, jobs and security The Executive Summary is identified by Equality and Human Rights (2014). In order to demonstrate this view, the essay will be started with the background of immigration and youth unemployment in a few years recently. Then we shall consider the adverse effects of two problems in British society, and then either immigration or youth...
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...An ongoing debate and current issue today is immigration. The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM Act) was proposed back in 2001 but failed to pass the house of senate. If the bill were to pass it would have provide legal residency to thousands of undocumented students who aspire to attend college. Supporters of the bill argue that if the bill were to pass it would not only benefit undocumented students, but it would have benefit the economy, promote cultural assimilation, and introduce a new group of people to obtain higher education. Senators Orrin Hatch, Republican of Utah, and Richard Urbin, Democrat from Illinois, first introduced the Dream Act in the congress in 2001. The purpose was to give undocumented minors an opportunity to attain higher education opportunities and provide a path to receive full and legal citizenship. The requirements listed were entering the country before age 16, being between the age of 12 and 35 at the time the bill was enacted, attend...
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...1 CHAPTER OUTLINE Ranking Groups Types of Groups Listen to Our Voices Problem of the Color Line Does Race Matter? Biracial and Multiracial Identity: Who Am I? Research Focus Multiracial Identity Sociology and the Study of Race and Ethnicity The Creation of Subordinate-Group Status The Consequences of Subordinate-Group Status Resistance and Change WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? How Does Society Rank Different Groups? What Are the Four Types of Groups? Does Race Still Matter? How is Biracial and Multiracial Identity Defined? How Is Sociology Applied to the Study of Race and Ethnicity? What Leads to the Creation of Subordinate-Group Status? What Are the Consequences of Subordinate-Group Status? How Does Change Occur in Race Relations? ISBN 1-256-48952-2 2 Racial and Ethnic Groups, Thirteenth edition, by Richard T. Schaefer. Published by Merrill Prentice Hall. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc. Exploring Race and Ethnicity Minority groups are subordinated in terms of power and privilege to the majority, or dominant group. A minority is defined not by being outnumbered but by five characteristics: unequal treatment, distinguishing physical or cultural traits, involuntary membership, awareness of subordination, and ingroup marriage. Subordinate groups are classified in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, and gender. The social importance of race is derived from a process of racial formation; any biological significance is relatively unimportant to society...
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...NP ltd | Policy Brief | Canadian Immigration Reform: Macroeconomic Impacts | | | 7/28/2014 | | Table of Contents 1.0 Executive summary 2.0 Distribution List 3.0 Introduction 4.1 History 4.2 Policy 4.3 Federal Skilled Worker Program 4.4 Temporary Foreign Worker Program 4.0 Policy Outcomes 5.5 Labour Supply 5.6 Keynesian Theory – Aggregate Supply and Demand 5.7 Demands for Goods and Service 5.8 ADI/IA – Aggregate Demand and Inflation 5.9 Aggregate Supply 5.10 Multiplier effect 5.11 Money market 5.12 Short Term/Long Term Immigration Impacts on GDP 5.0 Policy Recommendations 1.0 Executive Summary The World Bank (2014) identifies Canada as having the 11th largest economy in the world with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1.82 trillion in 2013 with a population of 35 million (Canada 2013). Immigration has been a crucial element of the development and generation of revenue for the country. Skilled workers play a vital role in the growth of the Canadian economy and range from general skilled workers, professionals as well as business immigrants and foreign investors. There is evidence demonstrating that immigrants do experience some challenges assimilating and this does cause some fiscal burden as more social support is required. Delays integrating into the social system impact numerous social resources...
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...A Summary of ‘Silent Dancing’ by Judith Ortiz Cofer An influential writer that contributed to the Latina literature that came out of the 1980s and 90s is Judith Ortiz Cofer. Ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto Rico in 1952. Her parents were young, and the best way her father found to support her family was to join to U.S. Navy. The family moved to Paterson, New Jersey, when Ortiz Cofer was only three, so the family could be closer to where her father was stationed at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. When her father was sent out on missions, her mother took the kids and herself to stay with Ortiz Cofer’s grandmother. This clash of cultures, the Latina homeland and the foreign mainland, spurred Ortiz Cofer’s unique writing style. She acknowledges her grandmother for teaching her “…storytelling is a form of empowerment…passing on power from one generation to another’ (45). Ortiz Cofer has fine-tuned her storytelling to ‘reverberate with symbols and images’ (45) by reflecting on experience. Dabbling in many of the writing styles, she doesn’t favor one in particular, but enjoys combining them. In this selection, “Silent Dancing”, she has done that by writing anecdotes on a home video of a New Year’s Eve party, alternating between paragraphs reflecting on growing up in New Jersey. The home video, made by her maternal uncle at a New Year’s Eve party, is ‘grainy and of short duration’ (46) but Ortiz Cofer was grateful it existed, for the ‘visual aid’ (46) it provided her memory of life at point...
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