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Assignment: Multicultural Matrix & Analysis Worksheet
Part I: Matrix
Using Ch. 10 of Sociology in Modules and your own internet research, select and identify 6 different ethnic groups.
Complete the matrix below for the groups you identified.
Multicultural Matrix
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What is a historical fact about this group that has implications in the present?
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What are some cultural practices and/or customs shared by this group?
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How is this group represented in the media?
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What is a current challenge faced by this group in the workplace?
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Part II: Analysis
Write a 350 to 700 words analysis of the advantages of a multicultural society and labor force.
Include specific examples related to at least 3 of the ethnic groups you identified in Part 1.
Use the following questions to guide your writing:
Question A. How has U.S. society influenced each ethnic group's mindset and identity?
Question B. How has each group been stereotyped? How accurate are these stereotypes?
Question C. How do the social concepts of prejudice, discrimination, and privilege affect multicultural groups?
Question D. How do the behavioral and thinking patterns in U.S. society (e.g., biases, stereotypes, discriminatory practices) affect multicultural groups, especially regarding class systems and employment?