The Geography of Race in the United States A.P. Human Geography Copeland Introduction Studied Races White Black American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Hispanic or Latino Origin Things to keep in mind Percent of population Percent change from 1990 2000 Diversity: The state or fact of being different or unlike. Also, the point of difference; variety. White Dominant in the North Slightly less in South Highest concentrations outside major urban areas Suburbanization Black Highly concentrated in certain regions South East coast More urban but also suburban Minor concentration out west Mid-West Limited portion of the population Black or African American Separate But Equal Is separate but equal (Jim Crowe laws) possible? American Indian or Alaskan Native Little or no concentration east of the Mississippi Settlers Manifest Destiny High concentrations in South Dakota and Arizona Largest concentration in Alaska Inuit Limited migration over time American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Not largely represented population in the United States Represented most heavily in California San Jose, CA Large population of East and Southeast Asian migrants Santa Clara Valley Asian Hispanic or Latino Origin High areas of change Mid-Atlantic States Southern States Northwest States Possible relationship to the increase in poultry plants (Gainesville, GA) Chain migration to certain areas Family and friends are happy with the possible job opportunities Why do we have affirmative action? Affirmative action involves steps being taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and business from which they have been historically excluded. When those steps involve preferential selectionselection on the basis of race, gender, or ethnicityaffirmative action generates intense controversy. Questions Addressing Affirmative Action (Yes or No) Does affirmative action justly compensate past wrongs? Is Affirmative Action necessary to achieve equal opportunity? Is it OK that Affirmative Action contradicts notions of meritocracy? Is diversity in all areas of society a valuable social good? Works Cited s.html /San_Jose%2C_California_-_map.gif url=http://www.sonoma.edu/socsci/&h=249&w=250& sz=42&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=XWnrbw1S8uNKtM:&tb nh=111&tbnw=111&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddiverse %2Bgroup%2Bof%2Bpeople%26gbv%3D2%26svnum %3D10%26hl%3Den