The Importance Of Multiculturalism In America

What are the three umbrellas of multiculturalism? Which of them do you think described your experience in the United States?

This paradox is not just affecting low-income and minority students, but also students in non-minority groups as well. When there is no time for focus on skills that students need to participate in social change, these students will not learn to question practices within society or to work with other students from all different groups and backgrounds in order to effect change. Classes in schools which may contribute to multicultural education, such as social studies and foreign language, are being cut completely in order to spend more time on reading and math (Au, 2009). According to Au (2009), since multi-cultural anti-racist perspectives and content are not deemed legitimate by the high-stakes tests and classroom standards, the end result is that multicultural, anti-racist content and perspectives and not being included in the instruction time or curriculum. This reinforces the notion for white students that they are the dominant group in society, and works against the goals of multicultural education.

Ask any American how they feel about multiculturalism you are likely to get one of two responses: either a cringe or a smile. Those that cringe will say something along the line of “Multiculturalism is the wrong way to look at things. It separates us by saying that everyone is different instead of saying that we are the same and unifying us.” Those that smile will talk about how great multiculturalism is because they get to see aspects of all different cultures on television and on the radio and they are free to explore all the different things that various cultures have to offer. In actuality, one cannot help but wonder if either of these responses reflects the true meaning of multiculturalism? What do

Over the past few years a great deal of controversy has emerged in relation to the question about the legacy of American diversity. Historically, America has stood out as one of the most culturally diverse places in the world. Today, mistreating and giving less favorable opportunities to an individual who is powerless as a minority in society, and belonging to a specific ethnic group, has become the order of the day. For example, since 9/11, Muslims in the United States have experienced increasing discrimination in the workplace and large segments of the Muslim community have faced isolation from fellow American citizens because of differences of faith.

For years minorities were not allowed to be on television, movies, or any other kind of media. During the Jim Crow era, every area of life was met with inequality. In recent years, after a long struggle by each of the minorities for their civil rights, they have equal opportunities. This made entertainment even more diverse, even though it seems like everything is equal. There is still some progress that need to be made to truly show how diverse America has become.

I think it's important to understand the diverse in America. I think it's important because we have to understand what all these other people go through.We have to understand their different culture. We can't just discriminate them just because they don't look like you or like thing like you everyone is equal. Yes we might be different color but we are still humans which makes us the same. We might all dress differently or belief in different religion but i think we are all the same and we have to understand each other. There will be people discriminating you but that's how life is

It is important to understand our diverse America because we have to unite as a country. Americans need to understand that there are different people than you and that is just splendid, Americans are the same yet unique in countless ways. Other nations will have a picture of what a typical American looks like, but the typical American does not represent us all. America is home to the brave, land of the free, but it is certainly not the most pleasant image pictured. Everyone here has here has migrated, had an ancestor migrate, or is a native to the land, the point is we are all different and we need to accept others and their culture in order to be real Americans.

The United States is home to many diverse ethnicities, identities, and cultures. However, some areas of the country unfortunately have an absence of diversity—most notably small towns and cities. This is a problem in today’s society due to the fact that a lack of experience and interaction with diversity might eventually lead to the growth of prejudice and bigotry. As a racial minority in a small city, this issue is especially significant to me because I have been a recipient of ignorant and stereotypical remarks. Therefore, I believe that it is imperative for a population to encourage acknowledgement and acceptance of diversity in order to solve the problem of prejudice and ignorance within a community.

Diversity; America thrives in it. You could call us the most diverse country with all the cultures, religions and variations of races. Our population will be stepping into a crucial stage with our generations aging into record numbers thanks to modern medicine. Living longer and having less children is a recipe for an older population. Other counties are also heading towards this inexperienced phase in human history.

The population growth from 2000 to 2010 shows the United States’ changing racial and ethnic diversity. In the last decade, there has been a significant modification in relation to the Hispanic community. A vast amount of data in regard of the growth of the total population came from an increase in those who claimed their ethnicity as Hispanic or Latino: the growth rate showed more than four times the growth rate of the total population (43 %, compared to only 9.7 %). These facts clearly show the growing importance of Hispanics, who are becoming an increasingly crucial part of the United States; the labeled ‘minority group’ is extremely incorrect if we consider the growth percentage during the last decade, and the future data is not likely to sustain this label anymore.

Diversity is known as having people who are different races or who have different cultures working in a group or organization. A diverse organization is one that values the difference in people. It is one that recognizes that people with different backgrounds, expertise, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions to the organization.

The district is committed to practices that will teach students to appreciate diversity and recognize its necessity in a democratic society aiding students in continuing the lifelong learning process. Priorities of this commitment include removing prejudice, cultural barriers, and discrimination that may occur regardless of intention or not. The district recognizes that students need to be educated about social justice and equity while learning to accept and respect those that are not the same as they are. To achieve this requires that the district’s faculty also treat students and each other with acceptance and respect. Students should be prepared to thrive in a society that is multicultural and interconnected globally. Lifelong learners need an appreciation for the various cultures and their innate differences which bring about greater problem solving when each group’s contribution may be

Today, technology is ubiquitous and always on. For example, videos from cell phones can capture intimate family moments, help bring about revolution as seen in the Arab Spring or be used by police to track down terrorists. The former CEO of Sun Microsystems is quoted as saying, “You have zero privacy anyway….get over it.” If you were a policy maker, how would you balance an individual’s right to privacy and a community’s need for national securi

Since I started this class, I have a learned a great deal about cultural diversity in the classroom and abroad. My perspective has changed slightly but my knowledge of this subject has improved. In my family, my father taught me about the civil rights movement and the evils of segregation in the U.S. My parents taught me to be tolerant of all humans, no matter what they look like, how they dress, or their sexual orientation. My family has always been liberal thinkers who taught me the dark history of racism and bigotry in this country. As an educator I would be accepting to all race, creeds, and religious peoples.

The side in opposition to multiculturalism firmly believes that it weakens America by keeping immigrants from adequately assimilating to the core values of America’s Anglo Protestant identity. This side believes that multiculturalism weakens the “social bond” of the United States by denying that immigrants need to assimilate to the language and values of the country’s dominant culture. The rise of non-English speaking communities is seen as a detrimental factor in the goal of achieving unity in American culture. Opponents state that immigrants coming to the United States must always lose their previous culture from their country of origin, to be able to completely assimilate to and fully embrace