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quality among the ethnic group. However, there are few opportunities and challenges that still hinder access of quality care. In 2010, approximately 33% of the USA of the population was people of the ethnic minority groups. These includes the African American (12.9%), Hispanics/Latinos (16.9%), Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs) (0.2%) and the American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) (1.0%). It has been projected that by 2050, the minority groups will account for 50% of…

in middle childhood, ones needs are hat they need peers and need to be accepted by peers (Steinberg, 2011). Jack supports this theory as his whole life, including middle-childhood; he wanted to be accepted by his peers. Sullivan’s theory also stated that in preadolescence, there is a need for intimacy and consensual validation from same sex peers (Steinberg, 2011). Jack also supports this theory because in preadolescence, he got invited to a sleepover with some of the guys. During this…

technology, engineering, and math teachers scarce, but out of the ones that are practicing, few have the resources to inspire students to pursue the STEM field, or even apply the knowledge. However, this is not the only issue. Women and minorities are groups that are simply not identifiable within the STEM field. There are many stakeholders in this matter such as teachers, students, and philanthropies, but the most prominent stakeholder…

Introduction As the days closed in on the final deadline of Greek life enrollment here at Central, I found that the decision to join did not get any easier. I had heard so many fun stories from my mother and older friends already in college, that greek life was the way to go and it would give you so many fun activities to participate in. At the time all of my roommates were signed up to rush and it seemed like I was the only one who hadn 't joined yet. The amount of peer pressured I endured to…

against whites as well as hatred and that they also promoted division. Members of the state board view these classes not as educational, but as away to nurture future activist who might try to overthrow the us government. While those who are in support of the laws passed that ban the teaching of Mexican American studies believe it’s essentially, a way to brainwash the youth, and indoctrinate it’s students the students and teachers…

Family is the most important part of who we are. Our family is supposed to be there for emotional support. From them we acquire our specific social position in society. If your family is rich then you are in a different social class than if they are middle class or poor. My family life has changed a lot in my lifetime. They have always been supportive and would always give me the best they could. I was very spoiled, and raised to act like a “lady” not a “tramp”. What I meant by that is, that I…

those numbers are related to “the ordinary American” as Herbert puts it. Though the book is made to present an overarching picture of America’s current predicament, it falls short of exploring the specifics of very different experiences that minority groups in the U.S. face. Not acknowledging these differences, does not inform the reader just how dire the situation can be when discussing unemployment, inequality and poverty of minority…

ethnicity has little effect of genetic makeup, but it has a great effect on the level of care that an individual receives. There are many studies indicating that minority groups receive more expensive and lower quality health care. Some studies take a look at whether the site of care affects the quality of care among minority groups and how different lifestyle factors could also influence health. Using race in the health care system creates unnecessary discrimination. This discrimination…

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you 'll go," said Dr. Seuss. These famous words by a great author show that the love and understanding of reading are important parts of learning. Both of these issues are part of the struggle educators now face: let students choose their own books to foster a love of reading or select books for their class to teach the skills necessary to understand the material they read. Some teachers believe that…

Affirmative action is an unnecessary and harmful practice because racial diversity has virtually no effect on educational quality and isn't the real rationale for the policy. choosing a group over another does really affect the educational quality. in of the the articles, there was an argument to defend affirmative action. So far the supreme court has permitted affirmative action but with some limitations. The judicial decision on this…