Racial Diversity in Social Worksheet

Associate Program Material 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: o African American o Asian American o Arab American o Hispanic American/Latino o 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.

The economic, social, and political status of Caucasians have direct bearings on the level of fertility in any society. Diverse roles such as household management, matrimonial duties, and professional responsibiliites. It is primarily their responsibility to replenish the caucasion race by bearing children. In October 2012 , 66.2 percent of 2012 high school graduates were enrolled in colleges or univeristies. Caucasians held the third highlest enrollment in college, 66.6 percent. Asians and Hispanic held higher numners. The low enrollment of provided the evidence that many were either unemployed or immediately began to work. School enrolment statistics for female participation rate in college is continueing to rise. While some females are still focusing on the role of domestic duties. (Unknown, 2013) This is largely partly due to the downfall of the economy. Many are finding it hard to make a living, much less pay for college. Based off the results of the Bureau of Labor Statisctics, The civilian population of caucasians rised from193,120 in June 2012 to 194,254 in June 2013. From June of 2012 to June of 2013, The employment rate rised by 852. The numbers reflected are in thousands. The household date provided an unemployed figure rise of 1,132. Holding the highest numbers throughout the results of all racial groups. (Labor, 2013) The average white Caucasian is a member of a political party of individuals who join together to achieve common political goals. The tea party is a reflection of middle America’s exclusion from the political process. Many white middle class American’s have had their bibles taken away form them and the right to pray within schools and having their values assaulted by the corruption and fear of Islamic robes. White Caucasian’s continue to strive to build equal rights as more races are gorwing within America. There are many racial groups that separate themselves from Caucasians in feelings of identity separation. Grudges are still held agaisnt todays generation of White Caucasians strongly in part of they history of our ancestors and their previous acts of slavery ownership. Many White Caucasians do not see color, they see a person, a another soul. Americans, despite the race or color of their skin, we will continue to build unity.

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? A belief that race is the main determination of human traits and capacities. A racial prejudice or discrimination of physical action, practice or, personal belief that reflects the opinion or thought towards another person or group. Racism was at the heart of America during the acts of slavery, continuing well after the Civil War. Americans and citizens throughout the world experience racism daily. (Unknown, Racism, 2013) Racism affects diversity in many ways. Racism does not have a place in society, as diverse and versatile as ours is today. Racism diminishes the ability for racial groups to develop and build in the various aspects of business, education, and etc. How do racial groups interact in contemporary America? Are interactions positive, negative, or neutral? Support your response using proper citations. The majority of people and racial groups in general interact extremely well in Americas society today. These groups are educated, work, play sports, have built friendships, relationships, families, and have blended together to build what some may call a new race or a blended race. There are instances that are negative. The main times negative actions occur, it happens in blocks and can occur over time. These are usually in protests or showing expression of situations a particular group does not agree with. For example the outcome of court cases. If the two parties were of differnet race, the particular party that did not agree with the outcome with react in a negative way to express themselves. Other situations are when a person of a particular race walks by someone sitting in a vehicle, the vehicle doors may lock as a reaction to believeing that race provokes confrontation.

Are there existing social inequities based on race? Why or why not? Living in a society of such diverse cultures and ethnics has its challenges and advantages. A person tends to draw themselves towards another person or groupssimilar to themselves. That have the same beliefs, share similar characteristics, and have simil;ar lifestyles. An oponent of race is it is obvious to identify with another persons physical features, such as their skin color, hari color, eye color, accent, height, and weight. A chines person is very distinctive from an African American, as they are from a White Caucasian. Sex and gender is another area that social inequality occurs. This occurs in many ways such as, some believe that a male may physically work harder at a job, a women is best to care for the home.Another example of this is same sex relationships. What do you believe to be the causes of racial prejudice and discrimination in today’s society? This is a very tough subject for me, as I do not see race as a division of two or more people. I see race as an ethnic culture to learn from the history of that culture and the future it brings forth. Although many people do not see race this way. It saddens me to see the world divide due to the color of a persons skin or withholding a person from achieving their dream because they do not fit the profile of what was originally visioned. In the past, women were homemakers, raising families and caring for the home, while the male was the bread winner. Today more women are graduating college, entering the job market while raising families and building a successful career. Many of these women are doing it without a man. Women are making history. In the economic meltdown, many women have stood their ground continuing to build upon their education and to strengthen their careers.