Introduction:

Diversity is of recent phenomenon in the US. A country where immigrant issues are very worrisome, the country has become a place where people of diverse races have found a home for themselves. The growing diversity in America’s population has pervaded to all states. The high levels of immigrant population in South Carolina to Hispanic population in Arkansas, minority population is now making up an increasing share of the population. This has resulted in an great explosion of diversity all over the country. The census bureau is a witness to this and data increasingly reveal their growing diversity of the US population. It is diversity and immigration going hand in hand.”( William Frey, a demographer at the Brookings Institution)

What information about diversity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to others in ways that you may not have in the past?

The census statistics as given by the bureau and department of immigration statistics provided by the federal government and the respective state governments help one in understanding the concept of diversity better. These statistics reveal that immigration population is on the increase and the mix if the diverse races is very obvious in states where policies of diverse cultures is accepted. It was very difficult to even think of diversity if there were no statistics and data to prove the same. In the past diversity was just an accepted norm in the USA but with the growing numbers of diverse races and population, the figures related make it very important for people to understand the radical changes that have been occurring in the makeup of the US population and how the authorities have taken steps to accommodate the racial and ethnic groups into the various government programs makes it very interesting to understand the cultural and social shits in the country.

Have you learned something new about your own racial, ethnic, or cultural history? The cultural history of the US which has always fostered an atmosphere of accommodativeness. With more and more races being accepted as a part of the American acceptance into society, the cultural mixes have undergone major changes with sub cultures becoming very prominent. I have learnt that the racial and ethnic groups have been slowly absorbed by the mainstream population and it is very important for one to understand his own racial heritage along with the ethnic status of one’s ancestry. This can then help in understanding the nature of one’s one self and how his status can be determined in society.

Trends in immigration will continue to shape the demographics of the United States. What will the U.S. population look like in the year 2050? Why do you think so?

According to the projections given by the population census bureau it is expected by at by 2050 America will not have a clear majority race. By 2050 it is expected that majority of the population in the USA will be Non white. The Asian and the Latino population is expected to triple while Hispanic population will continue to grow in the same rate. What is particularly notable is the growth in the Asian population. The following graph illustrates the fact well.

What challenges does the United States face due to the diversity of its people?The diverse population base of the USA has led to many cultural and related issues. The sub cultures that has arisen due to the diverse population has led to a cultural shift in traditional and led a concept of multiculturalism and cultural pluralism which is not only difficult to handle and understand but also difficult for authorities to streamline and policy and reforms have to be based on this language identity has become a very great challenge the concept of unification of the people and types which is very much necessary looks to be a difficult one. There are many other issues like cultural identity issues, representation at parliament, ethnic divides are all some of the challenges that could arise out of a diverse population. Crime rates could also become a very critical issue as many ethnic groups may resort to such identity factors. Education, gender inadequacies, poverty are major social issues associated with a diverse population.

What are the benefits of such a diverse society? A diverse society brings in many unequivocal advantages to the country. The fostering of cultural adaptiveness and equality is found to be the greatest asset in a country which is diverse. This is a harbinger of a new acceptance order where there is no discrimination on any basis and everyone is considered equal. Racial segregation is done away with. It bestows equality of opportunity to all. It brings in a new order of thinking in the society. People learn to accept different thoughts and cultures and also a new wave of population which does not hate or fear is conceived. Diversity leads to knowledge of the new worlds and also a leads to lifelong learning of new ideas, countries and societies.

How can we foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism in the United States?

The government has accepted diversity in its full form with all vagaries being accepted into mainstream life of the people. The government has also been advocating the formula of accepting this diversity and harboring its very religiously to be a part of the oneness of the country. Acceptance can be made possible only when everyone is equal before the constitution and before the law. There should be no separatist powers or no distinction or discrimination practiced. This can be done only if laws for abolishing discrimination are passed. Hence the ideas of acceptance should be promoted at all levels and representation of different ethnic and racial groups should be made in the parliament and in other governing bodies. Cultural pluralism can also be accepted only if the different ethnic groups have the right to exist in their own terms and are allowed to practice and preserve their cultural heritages. It is found that the Americans vouch that the presence of the different ethnic groups has enriched their heritage and society and has also enriched the Americans arts, way of life, cuisine, education, music history and in many other aspects.

In what ways do the media perpetuate stereotyping and prejudice? Provide examples to support your assertion.

The media has continuously been bringing to headlines problems associated with the immigrants and ethnic races. The stereotyping effect has been clearly seen in all media reports. They make sure that such issues are brought ot the forte the ills of the diverse population and this has led to prejudice among the people regarding certain races and hence this has led to widespread non acceptance of this group. It has been seen that the Mexican immigrants have been labeled as trouble mongers in those places where they work and hence apprehension towards employing Mexican in workplace.

In what ways do the media help foster appreciation for diversity? Provide examples to support your assertion.The media appreciates that everyone in America is able to live together as one society and hence it is very important that oneness has to felt and accepted. The media can improve the cultural mindset of the society diversity. It will also help people to understand the ethos of others and this will lead to unification of actions and help people to relate to each other cohesively. It also enables people to relate to each other with openness. It removes prejudices in people mind and creates the much needed bonding that is necessary .training programs bring people together to discuss and learn new ideas of living together. Such programs will prevent people from stereotyping themselves into their existing mindset and open out new horizons for better understanding

How might individuals and the United States work together to reduce prejudice and increase appreciation for diversity?

People in the united states have to come together and have a shared vision with regard to their racial and ethnic status and understand that the nation and community which has nurtured them and allowed them to grow safely is what is more important than their social and cultural identity and hence they owe their allegiance to that country. This country has also allowed sub cultures to exist independently with no sort of threat. This is also another reason why people should work together to reduce prejudice and allow for appreciation for diversity.

How might you change your own behaviors to be more inclusive and pluralistic? I have to cultivate tolerance and acceptance that everyone is equal and all of us have been given an opportunity to live in this great country and hence practice inclusion and be pluralistic and try to spread the message around.

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