People in Societies

Cultural Perspectives

Learning TargetsI can explain the perspectives of different cultural groups.I can describe the contributions made by African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans.I can explain and compare the different motives for political action groups.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Organization for Women American Indian Movement United Farm Workers

What is a Culture?!Culture is the sum of the beliefs, customs, values, languages, and traditions of the people of a society.Any activity that brings people into contact with each other, including the use of technology, arts and literature, rules and laws, any favorite pastimes, contributes to and is affected by culture.Determines how human needs are metCultures can evolve or changeWe are born into it!

Include beliefs, customs, values, languages, and traditions

Culture as a Patchwork Quilt –sounds kinda cheesy…

Many different world cultures make up the U.S.America is a country made up mostly of immigrantsMany of these immigrants mingled, but mostly fought with the Native American cultures that had been here for centuries

Native Americans were pushed off lands

Each immigrant group had to face obstacles and prejudices

African AmericansMake up about 13% of populationOriginally brought as slave workers to the ColoniesDespite decades of oppression and discrimination, African Americans have made important contributions to many aspects of American culture

Civil Rights LeadersWritersMusicEducationLaw

Hispanic Americans

Hispanics (people of mostly Spanish descent) are the fastest-growing immigrant population in the U.S.Many also are part of the various native cultures from South and Central AmericaHispanics have had a large influence in America

Foods/CuisineMusicDanceHoliday CelebrationsScienceCivil RightsSports

Native AmericansAlso called American IndiansThey have had a sad history of being discriminated, eradicated, and forced off their lands (to live on reservations)Great contributions to American culture have been made by many Native Americans

Thanksgiving (of giving and sharing)HeroismPoliticsCivil RightsReligionArtsEnvironmental Movement

Asian AmericansMany immigrated to American in the mid to late 1800’s-discovery of GoldMany dug in mines and built the railroadsDiscrimination in terms of Quota laws and internment camps during WWIIAfter WWII and the Vietnam War, the Asian population has grown tremendously and contributed to American culture

Martial ArtsMedical practicesFood/CuisineEconomics/BusinessScienceAthletics

And Now…..

Political Action Groups!!!!!!!

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

NAACPW.E.B. DuBoisFair and equal societyCivil Rights MovementChallenge unfair laws

National Organization for WomenNOWHelp women achieve equality in all aspects of lifeEqual pay for equal workEqual Rights AmendmentElect Women for a ChangeViolence Against Women ActVERY powerful organization

American Indian MovementAIMThis was on the OGT Test last year!Response to alleged police brutality toward Native AmericansEducate Americans about Native customs and ritualsEqual rights under the law

United Farm WorkersUFWCesar ChavezUnionize grape pickersNonviolent protestsEquality for Hispanic Americans

Culture as a Patchwork Quilt Activity!You have selected a colored piece of paper

Each color represents a different “culture”You will be creating a piece of “quilt” based on a culture in America (African, Hispanic,Native Amer.,Asian, European)You will use the entire piece of paperInclude pictures, words, designs, symbols, etc.Represent how this culture has contributed to American Culture-be appropriateUse your text to help you!It will be due on Thursday!-25 pts.