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Cultural Diversity
CheckPoint: Characteristics of Orientalism, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Resource: Appendix D.
Post a 200- to 300-word response in which you complete the following:
Explain the difference between Muslims and Arabs.
According to research and news reports within the past 2 years, what are some of the changes the United States has made to policies concerning the treatment of Muslim and Arabic members of society?
List two to three characteristics of Orientalism. How may Orientalism and prejudice contribute to hate crimes against these groups?
What may individuals do to promote tolerance and reduce prejudice in their towns and cities? For ideas, visit the Teaching Tolerance Web site at http://www.tolerance.org, and the Southern Poverty Law Center Web site at http://www.splcenter.org.