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APHG Unit 3: Ethnicity
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- 2. Race vs. Ethnicityvs. NationalityRace vs. Ethnicity vs. Nationality • EthnicityEthnicity = a group of people who share a cultural identity or heritage • RaceRace = a group of people who share a biological ancestor • NationalityNationality = a group of people who share a legal attachment and allegiance to a particular country.
- 3. Why are ethnicitiesconfusing? What kind of Asian are you?
- 4. Ethnic Group • Differentethnic groups may base their identities on different traits Jews – religion Amish – folk culture & religion African Americans – shared history stemming from slavery
- 5. The one mapthat shows why Syria is so complicated
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- 7. Immigrant & Indigenous •Many ethnic groups around the world originated when they migrated from their native lands • In their old home, they often belonged to the host culture & were not “ethnic.” • When they migrated to a foreign land, they became a minority.
- 8. Acculturation • An ethnicgroup’s adoption of some of the host country’s culture in order to be able to function economically & socially Assimilation • The complete blending of an ethnic group into the host society resulting in the loss of all distinctive ethnic traits • Most effective way of encouraging assimilation? –Intermarriage
- 9. How would youdescribe intermarriage trends between 1980 and 2010?
- 10. Assimilation • Read thehandout called “Assimilation.” Write a brief summary. • Trailer for the 2002 movie "Rabbit-Proof Fence"
- 11. Ethnic Culture Regions •Two types of ethnic culture regions: 1. Urban ethnic neighborhoods 2. Urban ghettos
- 12. Urban Ethnic Neighborhood •Voluntary community where people of a common ethnicity reside by choice • Cultural landscape reflects the ethnicity – Synagogues & kosher food establishments in Miami
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- 14. Ethnic Neighborhoods inNYC • Read the article describing ethnic neighborhoods in New York City. – Identify at least 3 benefits of having ethnic neighborhoods. – What are the downsides to having ethnic neighborhoods?
- 15. Ghettos • Long partof the urban cultural geography – Dates back to 13th century medieval Europe – Islamic cities had Christian districts • Now associated with poor, urban, African-American neighborhoods • Barrio: impoverished, urban, Hispanic neighborhood
- 16. Ghetto Tracker There's anapp for that...
- 17. Ethnoburbs• Suburban ethnic neighborhoods housingrelatively affluent immigrant populations • Is there “White Flight” from Ethnoburbs?
- 23. U.S. Cities of100,000 or More with the Highest Ethnic Concentrations Largest Concentration 2nd -Largest Concentration 3rd -Largest Concentration Black Gary, Indiana (84%) Detroit, Michigan (81.6%) Birmingham, Alabama (73.5%) White Livonia, Michigan (95.5%) Cape Coral, Florida (93%) Boise, Idaho (92.2%) Hispanic East LA, CA (96.8%) Laredo, Texas (94.1%) Brownsville, Texas (91.3%) Asian Honolulu, Hawaii (55.9%) Daly City, CA (50.7%) Fremont, CA (37%)
- 24. Review Questions Question 1 Thearrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when a. Immigrants are pressured to assimilate quickly to their new community b. Immigrants are forced to settle in areas populated by people from their homeland c. The traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs d. Local governments pass laws enforcing immigration quotes Question 2 Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the Vatican City are all examples of a. Theocracies b. Barrios c. Ethnic homelands d. Monotheistic states e. Secularist states
- 25. Review Questions Question 3 Abarrio is an example of a(n) a. Ethnic neighborhood b. Ghetto c. Blockbusted neighborhood d. Redlined area e. Adaptive strategy Question 4 How do acculturation and assimilation differ?