I am lost. My assignment is Ethnic Groups and Discrimination.
Choose an ethnic group to which you personally belon. If you identify with more than one group, chooose the group with which you most identify or about which you would like to learn more.
I"m supposed to write an essay answering the following questions:
Using any of the resources identified above, research to determine if the gruop colonized or if it immigrated to the United States. Did the group face prejudice, segregation, racism or any combination of the three? If so, how and why? Include your research findings in your essay.
Was the group effected by or did it participate in any of the following forms of discrimination? If so, describe: Dual labor market, envoronmental justice issues, affirmative action, redlining, double jeopardy, institutional discrimination, reverse discrimination, glass ceiling, glass walls, or glass escalator? Do you culturally identify more with the ethnic group you examined, with the US mainstream culture, or with both equally?
First, decide what to what ethnic group you belong.
Then take each of those questions and answer it. If you don't know then answer then you can repost with a specific question and someone will give you a site where you can find the answer.
This assignment can be written only by YOU. It's asking
~~to which ethnic group do you belong
~~then think about all the other questions and answer them.
My suggestion is you simply brainstorm in the form of a double or triple list or a Venn diagramm as you jot down notes to yourself about each of the questions asked.
Once you have exhausted your mind for ideas about all these questions as they relate to the ethnic group you have chosen to identify with, then you'll be able to organize your paper.
Once you have your paper written, you can post it here if you would like feedback and/or proofreading.
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Thank you both for your input!
To complete your assignment on Ethnic Groups and Discrimination, you need to choose an ethnic group to focus on for your research. Here are the steps to get started:
1. Identify your ethnic group: Determine the ethnic group with which you personally identify or wish to learn more about. This could be based on your heritage, cultural background, or personal interest.
2. Research whether the group colonized or immigrated to the United States: Begin by consulting reputable sources such as books, scholarly articles, or reliable websites to gather information about the history of your chosen ethnic group. Find out if the group colonized (established settlements and exerted control) or immigrated (relocated to the United States voluntarily) to the country. Note down key findings and sources used for referencing in your essay.
3. Investigate prejudice, segregation, and racism faced by the group: Continuing your research, explore whether the ethnic group faced prejudice, segregation, racism, or any combination of these in the United States. Examine historical events, policies, and societal attitudes that may have contributed to discrimination. Utilize resources like historical accounts, sociological studies, or firsthand narratives to provide evidence for your essay.
4. Explore the forms of discrimination experienced or participated in by the group: Evaluate whether the ethnic group was affected by or participated in any forms of discrimination listed in your assignment prompt. These include dual labor market, environmental justice issues, affirmative action, redlining, double jeopardy, institutional discrimination, reverse discrimination, glass ceiling, glass walls, or glass escalator. Document any instances of discrimination specific to your chosen group and explain their significance.
5. Determine your cultural identification: Reflect on your personal connection to the ethnic group you are examining. Assess whether you culturally identify more with that group, the US mainstream culture, or both equally. This involves analyzing your upbringing, values, traditions, and experiences. Provide examples and reasoning to support your cultural identification.
Remember to cite your research sources properly in your essay and structure your response into a cohesive and organized format.