U3IP: Cultural Diversity

Sexism, Ageism, and Religion

3-4 pages

Choice 1:

Objects are part of culture as well as our values, beliefs, and behaviors. For this week's Individual Project, you will define and provide examples of material and nonmaterial culture. How is material culture related to nonmaterial culture? How can technology be both material as well as nonmaterial culture?

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Choice 2:

Hate incidents are becoming more prevalent on college campuses and your campus is not alone in this recent trend. You recently witnessed students passing out T-shirts and flyers with anti-gay and lesbian slogans. You noticed that one shirt even advocated violence against gays and lesbians. What is hate speech? Research the First Amendment and the right to free speech. Is it legal for students to pass out flyers and T-shirts with anti-gay and lesbian slogans? Is advocating violence against a social group legal?