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Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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How do racial and ethnic classifications continue to change in the United States?

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Introduction

America represents a melting pot of races and ethnicity. The cultural diversities induced by the various racial and ethnic compositions in America's population are accentuating.

Explanation

The racial and ethnic classification continue to change in the United States in the following ways:

The American dream welcomes diverse people spread across the globe to come down to America and work and realize the American dream for themselves. The ideology behind the notion of the "American dream" results in ever-expanding cultural, ethnic, and racial diversities in the United States.
Globalization is one of the major contributors in enhancing the changing the racial and ethnic diversity in America. The American culture gain popularity among various societies due to deep-rooted globalization, which paints an inclusive picture of American culture inviting and driving more and more people towards America.
Globalization paved the way for intense migration. People worldwide move to America in search of employment, educations & research purposes, seeking refuge from political unrest, attracted by technological advancements, lifestyle, and so on. This, in turn, raises the cultural diversity of America.
The diversity induced in American is broadening and expanding, resulting in diverse population composition. The American culture represents the amalgamation of various cultures, blurring cultural differences among people.