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Understanding Human Differences Multicultural Education for a Diverse America 3 rd Edition By Kent

Understanding Human Differences Multicultural Education for a Diverse America 3 rd Edition By Kent L. Koppelman Section 2 Chapter 7 Rejecting Oppressive Relationships: The Logic of Cultural Pluralism for a Diverse Society This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: • Any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network • Preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images • Any rental, lease, or lending of the program Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 0 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 1 © 2011

Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 1 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Diversity in the United States • Whites will become a numerical minority sometime in

Diversity in the United States • Whites will become a numerical minority sometime in the 21 st century – possibly as early as 2050 • There are more people of color than whites in - California - New Mexico - Hawaii - Texas • People of color constitute 40% of the population in - Arizona - Florida - Georgia - Maryland - Mississippi - New York Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 2 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

How have members of the majority responded to DIVERSITY • Some people support diversity

How have members of the majority responded to DIVERSITY • Some people support diversity for potential advantages it offers • Others fear it will be a disruptive force in America Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 3 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Attitudes about Diversity Perspectives on RACIAL and ETHNIC diversity: - Anglo Conformity - Melting

Attitudes about Diversity Perspectives on RACIAL and ETHNIC diversity: - Anglo Conformity - Melting Pot - Separatism - Cultural Pluralism Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 4 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

What does it mean to have an Anglo Conformity perspective • Immigrants must get

What does it mean to have an Anglo Conformity perspective • Immigrants must get rid of their old language and culture • They must conform to white, middle class norms to become successful Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 5 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

How did the Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools promote Anglo conformity with Indian

How did the Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools promote Anglo conformity with Indian children • BIA schools were committed to transforming Indian children into white children Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 6 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Before and After Navajo student Tom Torlino Source: Princeton Collections of Western Americana. Princeton

Before and After Navajo student Tom Torlino Source: Princeton Collections of Western Americana. Princeton University Library Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 7 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Which immigrant groups benefited from Anglo conformity Individuals from white ethnic groups were more

Which immigrant groups benefited from Anglo conformity Individuals from white ethnic groups were more likely to be rewarded for conforming Even if people of color conformed, skin color remained a difference Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 8 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

What does it mean to describe America as a melting pot Each American has

What does it mean to describe America as a melting pot Each American has been shaped by all of the ethnic groups that have settled in the United States Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 9 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Source: Courtesy of Michigan State University Museum Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition -

Source: Courtesy of Michigan State University Museum Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 10 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 11 © 2011

Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 11 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Being “color-blind”: Pretending not to see skin color denies an important part of one’s

Being “color-blind”: Pretending not to see skin color denies an important part of one’s identity for a person of color Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 12 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

How is the separatist perspective negative Separatists believe that… • differences between groups are

How is the separatist perspective negative Separatists believe that… • differences between groups are ineradicable and inevitably cause hostility • we must “stick to our own kind” Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 13 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

What attitudes about diversity reflect a pluralistic perspective Based on a belief in •

What attitudes about diversity reflect a pluralistic perspective Based on a belief in • equality of opportunity for all people • respect for human dignity • no single pattern of living is good for everyone (Pai and Adler, 1999) Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 14 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

What are some criticisms of PLURALISM Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman

What are some criticisms of PLURALISM Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 15 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Criticisms • Pluralism: - Too much about groups - Not enough about individuality -

Criticisms • Pluralism: - Too much about groups - Not enough about individuality - Not enough about being an American • Response: - Belonging to a group shapes individuality - Be proud of your ethnicity AND of being an American Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 16 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Why should American society become PLURALISTIC Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman

Why should American society become PLURALISTIC Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 17 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

 • Anglo conformity fails to accept differences and treat all groups equitably •

• Anglo conformity fails to accept differences and treat all groups equitably • Negative impact on self-consciousness and self-determination for minorities - abilities are doubted - struggle against demeaning attitudes • Necessity for human interdependence in a complex and diverse society • Diversity as an ideal should be embraced as a general principle • Existence of diversity presents great potential Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 18 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Source: R. W. Terry (1975). For Whites Only (2 nd ed. ) Grand Rapids,

Source: R. W. Terry (1975). For Whites Only (2 nd ed. ) Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Bigot Conformist (Male Chauvinist, Elitist, etc. ) Pluralist Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 19 Conformist © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Must one be actively involved in change to be a PLURALIST • To be

Must one be actively involved in change to be a PLURALIST • To be passive means to conform • Anyone who conforms to the status quo perpetuates problems (e. g. racism, sexism, etc. ) that go with it Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 20 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

What kinds of activities can create social change Many tactics have historically been used

What kinds of activities can create social change Many tactics have historically been used to convince people in power to make changes for those without power Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 21 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc

Tactics for Social Change • Dialogue - persuade the people in power to change

Tactics for Social Change • Dialogue - persuade the people in power to change • Confrontation - demonstrations, sit-ins, marches to arouse public support • Economic Pressure – boycott to force dialogue • Research and Feedback – identify causes of problems and propose solutions • Inside-Outside Alliance – get someone elected to a decision-making body to present the unrepresented group’s perspective • Violence - attack people or property to dramatize an issue (e. g. , Boston Tea Party, urban riots) Understanding Human Differences 3 rd Edition - Koppelman Chapter 7 - 22 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc