Ever since it was founded, United States has always been a melting pot for diversity as it continues to become diverse as time pass by. Diversity can be described as a scenario where an organization or even a nation has different people from various races and cultures. The United States is known for its diversity as many people go there due to the availability of opportunities. Diversity was once regarded as a tool that brings people together, but this is not the case anymore. This is because diversity has now gone to become an asset. As they go there, these immigrants carry with them their cultures and norms including their religion which brings about regions diversity. Many people tend to believe that religious diversity is helping America …show more content…
Slaves would be delivered from Africa to come and work on farms and in the process taught about Christianity. Forms many years, African American, began following Christianity as they were forced to believe in God. They were often segregated from the rest until the emergence of the civil rights era. The civil rights era brought about the development of numerous civil rights movements whose core aim was to stop segregation. However, this was not the case as these movements were responsible for furthering segregation within Christianity religion. As Marsden states, during the civil rights era, numerous African American leaders opted to isolate themselves from the white religious leaders despite them being on the same spiritual sect. This resulted in a further division of races as people opted to segregate themselves based on their belief despite the Civil Rights Act being enacted. Marsden (1990) argues that even after the formulation of the Civil Rights African American church opted to isolate themselves from their white counterpart and this brought about further division among the American people. The Civil rights act aimed at bringing people to common grounds and uniting races but nothing as such happened as these divisions are currently present in our modern society as blacks isolate themselves from the …show more content…
The American people have taken their bias a step further and incorporated it into the system of government. This is clear as the government uses religion when they aim at pursuing prejudice against particular groups. This can be seen in the case of the church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints vs. Amos. This case was brought forward to the Supreme Court as an employee form Mormon church was dismissed from his job just because he could not present a certificate claiming he is in good relation with the church. As a result, the establishment clause was brought in, and the court argued that the discrimination was by the existing laws and was not violating any clause. As a result, the Supreme Court was forced to amend the law thus allow religious organization hire people based on their religious belief thus safeguarding their belief. Instead, if this move is helping the nation, it weakness it as religious groups start showing prejudice in their hiring process as they focus more on religious beliefs instead of qualifications. Numerous cases prove just how the government is practicing prejudice based on religion. Another case that proves this is the Zelman vs. Simmons-Harris where the court ended up approving the usage of a voucher to distribute government funds to religious schools. In this case, the court ended up arguing that the whole case had a secular intention to
Religion also played a role in racial discrimination in the South. According to a writer James Bennet in 1877, to 1920 New Orleans, white Methodist church became concerned about segregation in the South in regards to their church activities and establishment (Barker, 345). Although for the Catholics, they were integrated churches. They became worried about segregation in church activities. On the other hand, Bennet stated, the blacks remained equally with the whites in the church and shared the same mass. The whites disliked the idea and introduced segregation (345). However, for these churches segregation was not a religious issue but a social problem.
This essay will discuss the intrinsic relationship between diversity conceptualization and social integration presenting a response against David Brooks’ essay entitled “People Like Us.” In order to do this I will discuss four crucial elements: the influences of different definitions of diversity in cultural unification, Brook’s ideas about social groups working together and social groups coexisting together, the importance of diversity, and the influence of diversity in social changes. I will examine why some people have the perception that our American society ignore or see as unworthy diversity. Thus, I will dispute Brook’s view stating that our society disregards diversity, and Americans just pretend that it is important to them.
As black and white southerners moved west and north it was most frequent that they would settle down into a community made up of their own race. Even white northerners had social differences than the white southerners who may have moved in next to them as most neighborhoods in the industrial north held second-generation immigrants of European descendants. As Gregory phrased it “residential dispersion meant that for most white migrants, the resettlement experience would be an exercise in integration.” (pg.164) As religion started to build on black empowerment the people started to back the civil rights movement more. They started to make political powers in the North that were not accessible in the South and had a high “rate of electoral activity given the poverty and recent arrival of most of the population.” (pg.241) The civil rights era marked a huge turning point for African American’s rights and political involvement because they were able to influence the country into making a change that otherwise would leave us with a very different America
I learned that diversity management is starting to make an impact around the world. There are still areas around the world that have not resistance to diversity management based on their culture and time. It still seems that this is a concept that is more forced and less welcome across the board. From the readings it seems like organizations are more complying with legislations or diversity policies and programs set by the organizations. I was not aware that if an American company is established somewhere in Middle Eastern or Asia, the American organization still would need to follow the host country’s policies instead of their own policies on diversity. Even though this concept
Diversity, as it relates to thoughts, ideas, ethnicity, race, and a host of other areas, is the quintessential ingredient needed to establish a free nation. Amendment I of the United States Constitution states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Through this simple statement made so many years ago, the founding fathers laid down not only the framework for the basic freedoms that Americans cherish, but also the foundation for establishing a diverse nation. You see, without diversity, there cannot be freedom, and without freedom, there cannot be America.
America has been named the "melting pot" of the world. It houses many different cultures, nationalities, ideas and religions. There are Christians, Jews, Catholics, Buddhists, Mormons, Hindus, Spiritualists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Islamic, plus many more. America is unique in that all these religions are represented in a nation that is only 200 years old. And America has upheld, throughout history, that the freedom and equality of religion is extremely important in order for this nation to function as a free nation. The foundations of America were set as a result of England's persecution; more specifically, England's religious persecution. The colonists wanted to create a nation that allowed people to be free. They desired to speak what they wanted to speak, do what they wanted to do, and practice what they wanted to practice... without the government watching their every move. Thus came religious freedom.
A diverse union is one that values the differences in all people; Diversity can be defined as people coming together from different race, ethnicity, political beliefs, religion beliefs, and social status. Living in America, gives one the opportunity to live in a diverse neighborhood, moreover, with all the diverse opportunities we have; Do we take full advantage and live in diversity in our communities? David Brook’s say’s in People like us, “Maybe it’s time to admit the obvious. We don’t really care about diversity all that much in America…” (357) Brook’s statement is bold, however, it does state a fact American’s cannot deny; talking about diversity and actually practicing in one’s life are very different from one another. Walter Benn Michael’s
Diversity is a must have when it comes to colleges and universities. Diversity is what separates the good universities from the great universities. Universities that have diversity help out their students more than anyone could imagine. It help students get ready to open up and understand one another on a more personal level. Some students grow up in segregated towns where there is not much diversity, but with the help of diversity from colleges, students will learn to learn and accept one another. It would be fresh new start for all of the students to learn about each other and their similarities and differences. The information college students could learn from someone that is from another culture is a great prize and will be remembered for the rest of their lives. “Diversity will further strengthen the United States as new minds with new views are added to the society. This is true of the country’s universities and colleges, as well”(Milligan).
According to Cox & Blake (1991), developing an organizational culture that values cultural diversity in the workplace is one of the spheres of activity in the management of cultural diversity (p.46). As part of a valuing diversity approach, organizational leaders should ensure that the organization is flexible enough to accommodate employees from different cultural backgrounds. The process of developing an organizational culture that values cultural diversity includes valuing cultural differences, promoting cultural inclusion, and treating cultural differences as prevailing value systems.
Enter the civil rights movement, where the Social Justice Warriors of old, trumpeted by prefixes of Rev., set the continuing standard of religious adhesion to Black identity. Where many mainland Africans can define their identity by geography or tribe, the African American coheres to a set of standards that has been self-selected by a movement. It is a significant contributing factor, but not the only. The role of the Black Church serves many central functions required for survival and community of those that still try to assert their voices at the table of the majority. The role of Black and Minority churches goes much further than providing the word of God or proselytization to those communities; they provide a vein into valuable social services not easily replaced. They feed the poor, provide financial routes to academic achievement, intercede when perceived or real injustices occur, and provide an invisible safety net to many people regardless of color should they falter. Many have leveled arguments that religion, faith, and the Black church are some of the worst hindrances to the Black community (I am one of those voiced) – it is a tool for moral control of slaves given to them by their slave masters, but it’s important to note that both Nat Turner and Denmark Vesey both cited the Bible and relevant passages to justify revolt and
One problem that affected my family pretty deeply was diversity issues when they both started working in their careers. My mom and dad both started out in their careers working for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). “The treatment of Native Americans, Asians, African Americans and Hispanics by California Anglos has been characterized by systematic and individual violence at worst, and consistent political, economic, and social discrimination at best” (DeBow, pg. 238) During the start of their careers, my mom and dad faced difficult challenges, a lot of racism and bullying. My mom would be bullied by her boss and I remember she would complain on a weekly basis of her boss treating her poorly and embarrassing her in front of other employees, until one day her boss moved on to another job. Meanwhile, my dad was bullied by other employees and was constantly being picked on, calling my dad with racial slurs and treating him with a hazing-like mentality. It was brutal, but they both persevered in a way I have never seen to this day. They stuck it out like true champions, but it was a time in their life where they really had only each other. My mom continued to stay, while my dad left for an even better job, thus with City and County. Diversity is still an issue today because I still hear from my dad that he witnesses diversity issues in the workplace.
Changes in language and culture in the classroom have been swift and dramatic. In the period between 1980 and 2000, the white, non-Hispanic population grew by 7.9percent. The population that identifies itself as nonwhite or Hispanic grew by 88 percent (Lynch & Hanson, 2004). We cannot continue to ignore the facts. The classroom population is changing at a rapid rate. Our students have contrasting backgrounds, possess multiple languages, and have particular views of the world. We ought to take the time to understand and appreciate the difference that make them unique. A good first step is to have a good idea of the population that we teach.
Here is when the issues of social class levels between African Americans came about .As middle-class blacks began to build a religious life much like that of their white counterparts. The lower class working individuals continued to worship in their same small knit churches. Some of the black religious pastors became so involved in some of the mixed religion institutions, such as the services of the YMCA and the Sunday school movement, that were the prime concerns of evangelical life at the turn of the twentieth century. They became yet ok to serve alongside their counterparts as though they were equals. Unlike the white evangelical pastors of the day, who were engaged in theological battles about the bibles history and its interpretation, middle-class African Americans kept their eyes trained toward the mission to achieve social justice and end racism. The battle of racism, which had steadily worsened after the 1870s, promoted a degree of political unity among black Protestant church groups that, at times, outweighed their many differences. So no matter their social status, they took a pack to stick together to seek justice and unity from the white
The United States of America was founded by people who were mainly trying to escape from some religious laws, to gain religious freedom or religion equality. Most of America's first immigrants were Christians, therefore is no surprise the country was built on and with Christian morals. From 1980 till now a large population of immigrants came into u.s, in this group of immigrants are people from 6 different continents, with different religious backgrounds. However, the largest religious group among this large population of immigrants are Christians. A lot of immigrants who are not Christians find it difficult and unsafe to stay in a country where Christians seem to have an upper hand, a lot of people have stepped out from their comfort zone
America has always been known as “Land of the Free” for a reason. The Bill of Rights, in its constitution, states the many liberties of the people such as speech, press, petition, etc. The 12th amendment even affirms that the states and people have rights not directly listed in the constitution. However, one freedom has been frequently called into question: the freedom of religion. The shining exterior of the 1st amendment proclaims absolute freedom of religion, but underneath in the actual politics of America, the “freedom” fades. Although people do have the option to choose and worship whatever they want, evidence surfaces that certain religions are more “acceptable” than others, and provide more advantages, and others with disadvantages. Religion can