ETH/125

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

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ETH 125 Week 1 Diversity Worksheet

Complete the Diversity Worksheet.

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?

2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society?

3. Define emigration and immigration.

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

5. Why do people label and group other people?

6. Define culture. Is culture limited to racial and ethnic backgrounds? Explain.

ETH 125 Week 2 Implicit Association Test

Complete one or more of the Harvard-hosted Implicit Association Tests (IAT). Each test you choose to take should take about 10 minutes to complete.Take any of the IAT tests that interest you. Click on the Project Implicit link to proceed.

Write a 150- to 300-word response to the following questions.

• Do you agree with the results of your IAT.
• If you are comfortable sharing, what was the result of your IAT? If you are not comfortable sharing, what was your impression of the IAT?
• Do you agree or disagree with the result?
• Do you think that the results are valid for you? Explain why or why not.
• In your opinion, is prejudice easy or difficult to measure accurately? Why?

ETH 125 Week 2 Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet

Complete the Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet.

Stereotypes and Prejudice Worksheet

Please complete the following exercises, remembering that you are in an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet.

Part I

Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least 3 related stereotypes for each:

• Race
• Ethnicity
• Religion
• Gender
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Disability

Part II

Answer each question in 50 to 100 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What are the positive aspects of stereotypes, if any?

• What are the negative aspects of stereotypes?

Part III

Answer each question in 50 to 150 words related to those stereotypes. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• Define stereotypes and prejudice. What is the difference between stereotyping and prejudice? Use examples to illustrate the differences.

• What is the relationship between stereotyping and prejudice?

• What can be done to prevent prejudice from occurring?

ETH 125 Week 3 Discrimination Worksheet

Complete the Discrimination Worksheet.

Discrimination Worksheet

Write a 100- to 200-word response to each of the following questions. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What is discrimination? How is discrimination different from prejudice and stereotyping?

• What are the causes of discrimination?

• How is discrimination faced by one identity group (race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability) the same as discrimination faced by another? How are they different?

ETH 125 Week 4 Religion and Ethnic Diversity Paper

Complete your Religion and Ethnic Diversity Paper. Refer to the Religious and Ethnic Diversity Paper Instructions.

Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Instructions

Part I

Select at least 1 religious and 1 ethnic/racial group not your own from the list below.

Part II

Write a 750- to 1,400-word paper in which you consider the following regarding the religious group and racial/ethnic group you selected:

Religious group:

• How does your selected religious group differ from other religious groups (such as in their beliefs, worship practices, or values)?

• What has been the experience of your selected religious group with others that do not share its beliefs or practices?

• In what ways has the religious group you selected contributed to American culture?

• Provide specific examples of prejudice or discrimination your selected religious group has experienced.

• What were the sources of this prejudice or discrimination?

• Does what you’ve learned about this religious group help you understand it? In what ways?

Racial/ethnic group:

• How does your selected racial/ethnic group differ from other racial/ethnic groups (such as differences in ancestry, language, or culture)?

• What has been your selected group’s experience with other groups?

• In what ways has the racial/ethnic group you selected contributed to American culture?

• Identify some specific examples of prejudice or discrimination that your selected group has experienced historically.

• What were the sources of this prejudice or discrimination?

• Does what you’ve learned about this racial/ethnic group help you understand it? How?

Include the following as part of your conclusion:

• How are the prejudice and discrimination experienced by your selected religious group and racial/ethnic group similar?

• How are they different?

• Can you draw any conclusions about discrimination from this comparison?

Provide citations for all the sources you use.

ETH 125 Week 5 Racial Diversity: Historical Worksheet

Complete the Racial Diversity: Historical Worksheet.

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? What is the common ancestral background of most members of this group?

• What are some of the larger racial minorities in U.S. history? What have been the common ancestral backgrounds of each of these groups? When did each become a significant or notable minority group?

• In what ways have laws been used to enforce discrimination? Provide examples. These laws were intended against which racial minorities?

• In what ways have laws been used to eliminate discrimination? Provide examples. Did the laws work to eliminate discrimination?

ETH 125 Week 5 Historical Report on Race

Search the Internet for groups and organizations promoting racial equality. Usethe information from the textbooks and your web search to complete this assignment.

Identify one racial group from the list below:

• African American
• Asian American
• Middle Eastern American
• Hispanic American/Latino
• Native American

Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper from one of the perspectives below:

• A historian writing about the racial group in a book chapter
• A news reporter writing a newspaper article or blog entry about the racial group
• An individual member of the racial group, writing a personal letter to a friend who is not a member of that racial group

Answer the following questions:

• What have been the experiences of this racial group throughout U.S. history?
• What have been the political, social, and cultural issues and concerns throughout American history?
• What legislation meant to constrain race within prejudicial boundaries was enacted? How did the various groups you researched fight this legislation?
• What legislation meant to alleviate prejudicial boundaries has been enacted? How did the various groups you researched promote this legislation?

ETH 125 Week 6 Racial Diversity in Society Worksheet

Complete the Racial Diversity in Society Worksheet.

Racial Diversity in Society Worksheet

Part I

Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race (located on the student website) as a reference:

• Select 1 racial group from the list below:

• African American
• Asian American
• Arab American
• Hispanic American/Latino
• White/Caucasian

• Write a 150- to 300-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

Part II

Answer the following in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What is racism? In what ways does racism affect diversity?

• How do racial groups interact in contemporary America? Are interactions positive, negative, or neutral? Support your response using proper citations.

• Are there existing social inequities based on race? Why or why not?

• What do you believe to be the causes of racial prejudice and discrimination in today’s society?

ETH 125 Week 7 Gender and Sex Worksheet

Complete the Gender and Sex Worksheet.

Gender and Sex Worksheet

Answer the following questions in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What is gender? What is sex in biological terms? Are gender and sex the same thing? Explain why or why not?

• How do gender and sex contribute to the concepts and constructions of masculinity and femininity?

• Do our concepts of gender and sex contribute to the ways we embrace gender and sex in diversity?

• Do our concepts of gender and sex contribute to our understanding of sexual orientation? Explain.

ETH 125 Week 7 Diversity Organizations Worksheet and Paper

Diversity Organizations Worksheet

Search the Internet for information related to the following:

• Women’s rights organizations
• Equality organizations
• Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) rights organizations

Note. You may also refer to the Internet Resource Directory of Racial and Ethnic Groups.

Complete the following table with notes and thoughts related to your findings:

Use your notes to aid in your responses to the questions below. You may need additional resources from the University Library to complete this activity.

Write a 750 to 1,050- word paper answering the following questions:

• What has been the status of women in the United States throughout history?
• What is the status of women in the U.S. today?
• What are some examples of concepts or constructions of masculinity and femininity that you see in society and in media?
• Historically, what has been the social status of GLBT people?
• What is the status of GLBT people in the U.S. today?
• What are some social and political issues relevant to women and GLBT people in the U.S.?

Provide citations for all the sources you use.

Submit this Diversity Organizations worksheet and your paper as instructed by your facilitator.

ETH 125 Week 8 Aging and Disability Worksheet

Complete the Aging and Disability Worksheet.

Aging and Disability Worksheet

Part I

Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population.

Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society?

• What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population?

• What is being done to address the issues you identified?

• Is the number of aging population expected to rise in numbers or decrease?

• What types of legislation may or may not be affected by the aging population?

• How does poverty affect the aging population?

Part II

Answer the following questions in 100 to 200 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use.

• What does the ADA provide for people with disabilities?

• How have people with disabilities been treated in the past?

• How has the attitude toward people with disabilities changed over time?

• What are some unique circumstances or issues encountered by people with disabilities?

• What is being done to address those issues?

• What types of legislation have been introduced to address issues faced by people with disabilities?

ETH 125 Week 9 Final Project

Write a 1,050- to 1,750-word paper that answers the following questions:

• What information about diversity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to others in ways that you may not have in the past? Have you learned something new about your own racial, ethnic, or cultural history?
• Trends in immigration will continue to shape the demographics of the United States. What will the U.S. population look like in the year 2050? Why do you think so?

  • What challenges does the United States face due to the diversity of its people?
  • What are the benefits of such a diverse society?

• How can we foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism in the United States?

  • In what ways does the media perpetuate stereotyping and prejudice? Provide examples to support your assertion.
  • In what ways does the media help foster appreciation for diversity? Provide examples to support your assertion.
  • How might individuals and the United States work together to reduce prejudice and increase appreciation for diversity?
  • How might you change your own behaviors to be more inclusive and pluralistic?