Unit 3 Chapter 9

Race and Ethnicity Prevalence by State: 2020

• The diagram shows the largest, second largest, and third largest racial or ethnic groups by state in the United States for the year 2020, along with a diffusion score.

• The diagram illustrates the population density of various states in the United States for the year 2020.

• The diagram presents the economic growth rates of different states in the United States for the year 2020.

• The diagram depicts the geographical distribution of languages spoken in the United States for the year 2020.

Minority Group

• Individuals who are in the numerical majority within a society and may experience social advantages.

• Individuals who are in the numerical minority within a society and may experience social disadvantages or discrimination.

• Individuals who belong to a specific ethnic or cultural group regardless of their numbers in society.

• Individuals who have equal representation in society and do not face discrimination.

Racism

• The belief that one race is superior to others and the systemic structures that perpetuate this belief.

• A social movement advocating for equal rights among all races.

• The practice of treating individuals differently based on their race.

• A scientific theory that categorizes humans into distinct races.

Majority Group

• Holds the majority of power, privilege, and resources in a society.

• Represents a small segment of the population with limited influence.

• Is often marginalized and lacks access to resources.

• Consists of individuals who are underrepresented in decision-making.

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, non-Hispanic

• 0.1%

• 0.2%

• 0.3%

• 0.4%

Genocide

• The intentional destruction of a cultural heritage.

• The deliberate and systematic extermination of a particular racial, ethnic, or religious group.

• A political movement aimed at social reform.

• The forced relocation of a population.

Discrimination

• Treating individuals or groups unfairly based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.

• Promoting equality among all individuals regardless of their background.

• Encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Providing equal opportunities for all individuals to succeed.

Illustration of people in traditional clothing from various ethnic groups.

• Visual representation of diverse ethnic groups through traditional attire.

• Depiction of modern fashion trends across different cultures.

• Artistic interpretation of historical events in traditional dress.

• Showcase of seasonal clothing styles from around the world.

Ethnic Group

• A community or population sharing common cultural traditions, ancestry, language, or history.

• A group of people living in a specific geographical area.

• A collection of individuals with similar economic status.

• A social class defined by wealth and power.

Image of a striped uniform worn by concentration camp prisoners.

• The Holocaust involved the Nazi German regime and its allies targeting European Jews.

• The striped uniform was worn by soldiers in World War I.

• The striped uniform is a symbol of modern fashion trends.

• The Holocaust was a cultural movement in Europe.