ETH 120 Week 3 Diversity and Race Worksheet

This week you learned about different racial groups and their historical background in the United States as well as legislation that has come about due to racial and ethnic discrimination. In this assignment, you share what you have learned about how race and diversity exist in U.S. society.

Complete the Diversity and Race Worksheet.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

Provide a 125- to 175-word answer for each of the following questions:

• What is racism? In what ways does racism affect diversity?
• Throughout most of U.S. history, in most locations, what race has been in the majority? What is the common ancestral background of most members of this group?
• What are some of the larger racial minorities in U.S. history? Identify the common ancestral backgrounds of each of these groups. When did each become a significant or notable minority group in the U.S.?
• What are some ways in which laws have been used to enforce discrimination? Provide examples and identify which racial group(s) were affected.
• What are some ways in which laws have been used to reduce discriminatory practices? Provide examples. Summarize the effects of these laws.
• Identify any existing social inequities based on race and ethnicity. What are the effects of inequities on the group?

Provide a list of the resources you used to complete this assignment.