Reference no: EM131574192

There are two assignment for this week.

1st assignment

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on Asian-Americans. On many indicators of success, such as income and education, Asian-Americans, while a distinct minority, surpass Whites in America. Why is this?

Include the following:

· Cultural value of Asians toward education

· History of discrimination in the U.S.

· Similarities and differences between Asian values and the dominant American values

· Family

· Extended family behaviors

· Cultural values toward authority, both personal and institutional

· Respect of adults

Format your paper consistent with appropriate course-level APA guidelines.

2nd assignment

Create a PowerPoint® presentation of 9 to 12 slides. In the 2000 census, people of mixed-race were allowed to select more than one race for their racial category. This change reflected a national increase in:

· The acceptance of interracial couples

· The number of interracial relationships (formal and informal)

· The number of individuals who identify with two or more races.

Consider the following:

· How does this change reflect racial and ethnic diversity in the US, racial tolerance and the future of race relationships in the U.S.?

Include in the presentation:

· An introductory and conclusion slide

· Graphics

· References, including at least four references beyond the textbook (they can be others from the class)

· Extensive speaker notes

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.