Ms. Sue,
I have to write a 350 to 500 words essay , by doing a compare and contrast for the following. The problem is I am not too sure of the charactericts of each groups. please help.
Descriptors
Good neighbors, family oriented, oppressive to women, not oppressive to women, women as homemakers, women who go to work, patriarchal society, modest dress, immodest dress, well educated, undereducated, religious content in education, secular content in education, devout, law abiding, conservative political values, moderate political values, governed by Biblical law, governed by the Qur’an, fanatically religious, religious values perpetuated in politics, religion part of government, male-dominated political environment, political environment open to both sexes, violent, peaceable, socially exclusionary, socially inclusive, socially oppressed, socially compliant, sexist, feminist, strict moral values, moderate moral values, flexible moral values
Group 1 christian american
both groups
Arab and MUslism american
Almost all of those characteristics can be applied to both groups.
Most Christian and Arab/Muslim Americans are good neighbors, family oriented, devout, law-abiding, have moderate political values, are socially complaint, have moderate and flexible moral values, etc.
A few people of both groups embrace some of the extreme positions, such as oppressive to women, want religion to be part of government, etc.
The only two characteristics that are specific to only one group are governed by Biblical law and governed by the Qu'ran.
I suggest you write your essay pointing out the fallacies of stereotyping.
Thanks a lot Ms. Sue
You're welcome. Good luck with your essay, Rose.
To contrast and compare the characteristics between Christian Americans and Arab/Muslim Americans, you can follow these steps to get started on writing your essay:
1. Research: Begin by researching the general characteristics of each group. You can use credible sources such as books, scholarly articles, or reliable websites to gain a better understanding of their customs, beliefs, and values. It is important to be objective and avoid any stereotyping or generalizations.
2. Create a Venn diagram: Draw a Venn diagram with two circles, one for Christian Americans and the other for Arab/Muslim Americans. In the overlapping portion, note the characteristics shared by both groups. This will help you identify areas where the groups have similarities and differences.
3. Compare and contrast: Use the descriptors you provided to compare and contrast the characteristics of each group. For example, you can compare their attitudes towards women, levels of education, political values, and societal norms. Identify the key differences and similarities for each descriptor and provide specific examples or evidence to support your points.
4. Structure your essay: Once you have gathered the necessary information, create an outline for your essay. In the introduction, provide a brief overview of the topic and introduce the groups you will be comparing. Then, in each body paragraph, focus on a specific characteristic or descriptor and discuss how it applies to each group. Use examples and evidence to support your claims. Finally, in the conclusion, summarize the main points and provide your overall analysis of the groups, highlighting their similarities and differences.
Remember to approach the topic with cultural sensitivity, respect, and objectivity. It is crucial to avoid making generalizations and remember that individuals within both groups may have diverse beliefs and characteristics.