supposedly being separatist material. In the article, a law was passed in Arizona that "...all but equated ethnic studies with treason by making it illegal for any school program to advocate the overthrow of the government, 'promote resentment' toward a group of people or 'advocate ethnic solidarity.'(Tobar)." This law resulted in the ban and removal of Mexican-American Ethnic studies from schools in Arizona, and banning certain literary materials from being accessed. The subject matter has been…
more prevalent where sources of threat are highest, notably when and where the minority population is relatively large and where there exists competition for limited social sources, such as jobs.” (1255). One article that studies this question is “Group Threat and Social Control: Race, Perceptions of Minorities and the Desire to Punish,” written by Ryan D. King and Darren Wheelock. King and Wheelock stated, “We take advantage of new survey data on the topics of race, perceptions of minorities…
also show how members of the same ethnic groups deal with each other and their own cultural identity. Both of these works show how the process of assimilation and their circumstances shape the way that different groups observe themselves and their cultural identity and the way they interact with each other which quite often indirectly leads to racism. In both works the audience can see that the process of assimilation of different ethnic and cultural groups can possibly lead to open and/or…
Detroit is the largest city on the border of Canada and the United States. It has a metropolitan area which has a population of over 5 million people. It is the second largest city in the Mid West after Chicago. It lies on the banks of the Detroit River. The city holds around half of the population of the Michigan State and is an important economy in the region. Detroit is close to the Great Lakes of the Michigan State. The modern city was founded by the French adventurer Antoine Cadillac. The…
into our culture despite the promotion of integration. The method of gathering data was to look for groups of three or more that sat together and socialized among each other. Single or pair students were not factored into the observation. A table that consisted of only one race group was labeled self- segregated and tallied. At the end of my observation I would tally up how much self – segregated groups I…
Social identity theory also explains that a group of peers often have a shared identity were they have the dame values, norms and morals. To fit in, an individual may pick up these characteristics to become a part of the group, Elliot found that when spending time with peers that disapprove of criminal behaviour actually decreased, backing the claim that peers are a big risk factor.…
Over the past fifty years, the American automotive industry has proven to be a pivotal aspect of our country’s economy, as this provides for many livelihoods of our citizens. Before taking a deeper look at the Corvette and how the car itself promotes American perseverance, research shows that the manufacturers themselves embrace this challenge to overcome adversity, and cherish American ingenuity as they fight for what’s best for our people. Taking a look at General Motors for example, an…
Summary: Since Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor company, said that a consumer can choose a car in any color if it’s black, customization has come a far way. Customization was deemed very expensive and inaccessible. Nowadays, brands are engaging more in customization to appeal to customers, build loyalty, and create a deeper bond with consumers. It is said that customization have combined elements of mass production to please customers. Companies such as Levi’s would take consumers’…
these stereotypes and delve deeper into their culture. The population of Asian Americans is on the rise in the United States. This continued rise of the Asian population compelled me to research a culture that is one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in America. If the population of Asian Americans continues to grow. especially in the city that I teach, it would be very important to know about their ethnic backgrounds so I could better assist them in the…
The Power of Words African American writers such as Langston Hughes bring a voice to the segregation and racial issues African Americans and other minority groups endured. Hughes works provide a clear, visual picture of the racism, and discrimination towards African Americans. Hughes does not “sugar coat” the effects that racism and segregation had towards African American and their cultures and traditions. In Langston Hughes’ poem, “I, Too” the speaker speaks about eating and singing but…