Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class

Part 1:

• Given the growing linguistic diversity of the United States, can English be maintained as the primary language? Should Americans have to change their views about bilingualism?
• Do you think Hispanic immigrants and their children are assimilating or changing American culture, or perhaps a combination of both? Justify your response.Part 2:

• How has the perception and treatment of Arab American immigrants changed as a result of 9/11 and U.S. military involvement in Middle Eastern countries?
• Do you think the media has contributed to current perceptions of Arab Americans? If so, how? If not, explain other factors that have fueled prejudice and discrimination against Arab Americans.
• What theory of prejudice and discrimination, do you think best explains the situation of Arab Americans in today’s society?