Culture Quest. The purpose of this assignment is to research aspects of a cultural group of your choosing. Of concern is this group’s current situation in the U.S., their struggles, and how students can practice allyship.
Instructions
Complete the following steps:
First, pick a culture different from yours. (i’m from argentina) It could be Indian from India, Next, research this cultural group to collect information. Students should collect information using the following questions.
Is the cultural group well represented in the U.S.? Research the latest demographic data available for this group’s population in the U.S. and your city (miami). What are the key characteristics of this cultural group, such as language, values, and customs? How is this group portrayed in the media?
Has this cultural group experienced any type of oppression and privilege throughout history? What is this cultural group’s current social standing related to oppression and privilege? What is the best way to be an ally of this group?
After collecting the material, create a PowerPoint Presentation that showcases all the information gathered from the research. You can write in the first person.
The quotes should be complete sentences (no more, less) and should be incorporate-d in your essay to illustrate your ideas. Please, cite your sources in a clickable reference list at the end. Also, do not copy without providing proper attribution (quotation marks and in-line citations). Also, write an essay format, not in bullet form, numbering, or another list format. It would be best if you use your own words. Lastly, proofread your work and run it through Grammarly for thorough confirmation.