Assignment:
Discussion: Community Bonds
So far, this course has dealt with the importance of where or how you live. Equally important to the makeup-and thereby quality of life-of a city, is with whom you live. Ethnic and group identity can be a strong positive force, a way to affirm community and establish bonds. However, historically, ethnic and group identity has also caused conflict. Like many things related to the city, perspective can make a big difference. In this Assignment, you will examine how with whom you identify can influence you and the place you live.
Post an explanation of how group or ethnic identity affects quality of life in the area where you live. Provide an example. 250 words.