Diversity

question 1

Japanese Americans served in World War II while their family members were held in relocation centers. As discussed in Chapter 4, African Americans served in World War II but rode in the back of buses and drank from separate �colored-only� water fountains while German prisoners of war drank from �Whites-only� fountains. Hispanics returning from war faced considerable hostility and violence. What ironies exist for people of color in the U.S. military in the present?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

question 2

Discuss the potential negative individual and organizational consequences for Asian Americans being perceived as a �model minority.�

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

question 3

Homer Plessy of the separate but equal case was seven-eighths White and could have �passed� for White, based on his appearance. What role does the invisibility of someone�s race or ethnicity play in their treatment, experiences, and identity?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

question 4

Search the EEOC website (http://www.eeoc.gov) for recent discrimination charges and settlements involving American Indians and Alaska Natives. Briefly describe the details of the cases (e.g., who was involved, what happened, and what was the outcome)? Do you agree with the outcome? Why, or why not? Support your answer.

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations