Worksheet On The Role Of Racial Diversity In Society

Racial Diversity in Society Worksheet

Part 1

According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia African Americans have experienced

significant changes in their economic, social and political standings since the Civil

Rights Movement. African Americans have more access to getting a higher education,

a better paying job, and they are more involved in the American political process than

any other minority group in the United States. Even though you still see many African

Americans living in poverty, struggling to survive, and having limited access to

healthcare, you also see many African Americans working extremely hard to accomplish

many great things. Many of them have
I know that President Obama is having a lot of issues right

now and not looking like a good role model, but at one point he was someone that

African Americans and all Americans did look up to.

1. There are two definitions for racism. The first definition of racism is the belief that

race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is

superior to others. The second definition of racism is discrimination or prejudice based

on race. There are many ways that racism affects diversity. Racism keeps people away

from people of different races and with that happening they are not learning about all the

different ethnic backgrounds.

2. According to the National Journal the interactions of racial groups has become more

positive than negative or neutral. Many people do not see their friends and neighbors as

different races even though they are. Today many people are open to diversity. They are

willing to learn more about the different cultural backgrounds, because of the potential

day to day interaction with friends, family, and