Multicultural Matrix and Analysis Worksheet
Part I: Select and identify six groups in the left-hand column. Complete the matrix.
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What is the group's history in the United States?
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What is the group's population in the United States?
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What are some attitudes and customs people of this group may practice?
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What is something you admire about this group's people, lifestyle, or society?
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1. African Americans
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2. Native Americans
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3. Hispanic Americans
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4. Arab Americans
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5. Jewish Americans
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6. Asian Americans
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Part II: Write a summary.
Summarize what you learned from this activity in a 350- to 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 group's 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?
- How do the behavior and thinking patterns of U.S. culture apply to each group, especially regarding class systems and employment?
Format your sources consistent with appropriate course-level APA guidelines.