American Identities

American

Identities

Main points:

• Founding fathers of USA

• Ran government, business, churches, and wars for centuries

• Blamed for social problems in America (racism, sexism, etc.)

Questions:

• What assumptions about white men are wrong or no longer true?

• How have white men's experiences shaped America for good or bad?

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​White Men

Main points:

• Difficult opportunities for wealth, political presence, and respect after Civil War

• Generational struggles confronted by 21st century breakthroughs in politics, wealth, social awareness

Questions:

• What are the consequences of "blackness" for those within or outside of the black community in America?

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African Americans

Main points:

• Gender roles kept women in "second class" status to white men for decades until 1920s

• Mixed ideas on feminism, beauty standards, and political activism

Questions:

• What roles should traditonal gender norms and feminism play in America?

• Why are women divided on feminsim?

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Women

Main points:

• ​Mixed reception from American-born citizens (Chinese, European, Mexican, Muslim, etc.)

• Often taken advantage of economically and in workforce

Questions:

• Do immigrants make America stronger or more difficult to understand? Why?

• How do immigrants' treatment compare to other minorities?

Immigrants