The idea of political correctness with the black race astounds me. I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American. In all of my classes...I have felt like I was stepping on egg shells as to not offend the bl

Ethnicity is breaking up many nations. If one looks at the former Soviet Union, India, Yugoslavia, and Ethiopia, all countries are in some type of crisis. Closer to home, one observes the divisiveness of the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials in our country, we can see how focusing on race and multiculturalism may lead to a further divisiveness between the races in America. Over time, diversity in the classroom may have unplanned for and undesired consequences. For example, diversity in the classroom rejects the historic American goals of assimilation and integration of ethnic cultures into the majority culture. Hence, the perception may result that America is a country of distinct ethnic groups, as opposed to a more traditional view of the country that involves individuals making decisions for the good of the order (Schlesinger, 1991).

3. dis-ownership: "I am honestly glad it is not that big of an issue to my fellow classmates."

2. ignorance: "I found it extremely interesting that some blacks in our class prefer to be called African American."

The writer agrees with Hilliard and Pine (1990), "if Americans are to embrac

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