1. Diversity Civics & Economics Goal 10 Mr. Vivian

2. America: a Nation of Immigrants The American colonists who started this country were immigrants. 1910  12% of the population was foreign born. 2025  15% of the population will be foreign born (highest percentage EVER!) Today the fastest growing group of immigrants in America are Hispanic. ◦By 2050 they will make up 30% of Americans, today they are 15% of all Americans.

3. Assimilation: process where all the different people in America come together as one nation. The American Melting Pot Evidence: shared language, American Flag,

4. Multiculturalism: Different cultures in America don’t blend together, but each one’s unique characteristics shapes American culture. The American Tossed Salad Evidence: Directions are often printed in Spanish and English, people tend to hang out with people with similar backgrounds.

5. Diversity and Discrimination America has always been a very diverse place  there are many different languages, races & religions. Diversity can lead to discrimination when people do not respect one another. ◦Sexism: discrimination based on gender ◦Racism: based on race ◦Ageism: based on age ◦Also there can be discrimination based on religion

6. Diversity and Discrimination Affirmative Action -is a government program used to reverse past discrimination against minorities and those with disabilities. Brings diversity and ends job discrimination.  Multicultural education has been used in schools to expose students to different cultures and better acquaint ALL students with America’s democratic ideals.

7. E Plurbius Unum: “Out of Many One”

8. Liberty and Justice for All! Liberty and Justice are two important democratic principles that make our country unique because they are given to EVERYONE.

9. Brainstorm a list of what you think are America’s biggest problems right now. You have three minutes.

10. List what you believe to be the major problems in America Public Issues and Problems Government Environment Society Economy

11. List what you believe to be the major problems in America Public Issues and Problems Government Corrupt leaders, budget deficit, social security (not enough $$ for baby boomers), entitlement programs, national security, $ for crime prevention, low voter turnout/participation, achievement gap in education Environment Acid rain, pollution, global warming (greenhouse effect), recycling, nuclear waste, oil supply Society Racism& discrimination, immigration, citizen apathy, homelessness, graying population, baby boomers, affordable health care, Spread of AIDS, high school dropouts Economy Poverty, unemployment, outsourcing, underemployment, taxation, budget deficit, competition from China, low wages, gas prices, banks shutting down, home foreclosures.