Multicultural Matrix and Analysis SOC/315 Version 4

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Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet
Instructions: Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix. Part II: Write a summary. Part III: Format references consistent with APA guidelines.

Part I: Matrix

What is the groups history in the United States?

What is the groups population in the United States?

What are some attitudes and customs people of this group may practice? Native Americans is a group, that look to cooperate and be patient with everyone. They like living in harmony. Most Native Americans live a very spiritual life

1. Native Americans

There are many Native Americans tribes and every tribe has their own distinctive history. In most schools Native American history is taught to students most of them know of Squanto helping the first settlers, and that Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark, and are learning of the Navajo Code Talkers, used in World War II. Native Americans continue to fight back against what was taken from them, and to ask for the promises to be filled from long ago. The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 gave privileges to Indian nations allowing them limited sovereignty and guaranteed them roads, health

In 2000 census Native Americans composed of 1.53% of the population.There are currently more than 560 Indian tribes recognized in the United States

What is something you admire about this groups people, lifestyle, or society? I admire the Native Americans verbal history and how it is passed from generation to generation also I admire their ongoing struggle to keep their values while so many are moving forward with the Western Culture mindset.

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care, and education

2. Chinese & Japanese Americans

Chinese and Japanese Americans came to the United States because of the tourism. The Japanese endured imprisonment during the end of World War II.

Chinese Americans makeup about 1% of the United States population.

In my opinion the Chinese and Japanese Americans make some of the best foods. A lot of which is traditional in their families. The Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year and the Japanese celebrate Obon festival in July and august depending if it is on the northern or eastern part of japan Many Hispanics choose to learn their native tongue of Spanish to communicate in their families. Majority are Roman Catholics and very religious. Traditionally Hispanics are very supportive and social group. They live within familys that usually goes beyond the traditional family. The Hispanic "family unit" includes not only parents and children but also

I admire how important education is to the Chinese and Japanese Americans is. I also admire that like many other families, they believe in working hard to make sure their children have the best education theycan get.

3. Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Americans, for the most part, immigrated into the United States. Most Hispanics come to the United States illegally for better work opportunities, currently the United states is trying to find a way to address the estimated 30 million illegal immigrants

15.8% of the United States population is Hispanic

I love that Hispanic Americans love their heritage and family so much and they appreciate each other. In some cases the mother or father will leave their family behind to come to the United States so they can have a better life.

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extended family.

4. Jewish Americans

There wasnt a lot of Jewish Americans in the United States before the 1800s. After the end of the first World War, many Jewish immigrated to the United States

The Jewish Americans makeup 2% of the United states population

Jewish People stick to their faith and spiritual beliefs. We still see today in society that they wear the traditional clothing and eat the traditional foods. They hold ceremonies for certain events like Baror Mat Mitzvah African American are spiritual people. Most of them go to black church which can be very electrifying. The household is mostly run by the mothers

I admire the celebration of the events that take place in the Jewish community. It shows that they strongly believe in continuing traditions

5. African Americans

Ancestors of African Americans were enslaved and brought over to North America. thanks to The Thirteenth Amendment of the constitution slavery stopped. The Fourteenth Amendment gave African Americans rights. Despite all the laws that were passed segregation laws were still in effect. After all that they have been through many of them went on to do great things for their race

12.6% of the United States population is African American

What I admire about African Americans is despite the history behind them, they strive to do the best at whatever it is they do

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6. Muslims And Arab Americans

Arabs and Muslim Americans have not been to popular in the United States recently due to the September 11,2001 attack on the World Trade Centers. A lot of them immigrated to the US in the 1900s

Muslims make up.5% and Arabs make up .4% of the United States population

Muslim and Arab Americans are very faithful to their religion. It shows through the way that they dress and the foods that they eat.

I really admire the women of the Muslim and Arab race. They take so much pride in the way that they dress to show respect for their husband as well as themselves

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Summarize what you learned from this activity in a 350-700 word analysis of the advantages of a multicultural society and labor force. Use the following questions to guide your writing:

How has U.S. society used each groups culture to construct the group identity? How has each group been stereotyped? How accurate are these stereotypes?

How does the social concept of race relate to each group? What prejudice has each group faced?

Part II: Analysis

How do the behavior and thinking patterns of U.S. culture apply to each group, especially regarding class systems and employment?

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Format your sources consistent with APA guidelines.

Part III: Sources