Introduction to Introduction to MulticulturalismMulticulturalism

MulticulturalismMulticulturalism

The study of ethnicity or cultural The study of ethnicity or cultural diversity within the U.S. diversity within the U.S.

Why is studying Multiculturalism Why is studying Multiculturalism Important?Important? The United States is made up of at least The United States is made up of at least

150 different ethnic groups.150 different ethnic groups. In order to live and work we must learn In order to live and work we must learn

to understand each others cultures and to understand each others cultures and ethnic groups.ethnic groups.

CultureCulture

The behaviors and beliefs The behaviors and beliefs characterized by a particular social, characterized by a particular social, ethnic, or age group is called culture.ethnic, or age group is called culture.

Ex: Ex: When marriage is appropriate.When marriage is appropriate. What parts of the body can be shownWhat parts of the body can be shown How we greet one anotherHow we greet one another

EthnicityEthnicity

Ethnic traits, background, allegiance, Ethnic traits, background, allegiance, or association.or association.

Example:Example: Where your family comes from. Where your family comes from.

(Ancestry)(Ancestry) Skin Color, Hair typeSkin Color, Hair type Where ones family has made a Where ones family has made a

home.home.

IdentityIdentity

The sense of self, providing The sense of self, providing sameness in ones personality over a sameness in ones personality over a period of time is referred to as identity.period of time is referred to as identity.

Example:Example: What you find importantWhat you find important How you define yourselfHow you define yourself How others see youHow others see you