determined by physical differences such as skin color. African Americans,

Hispanics, Caucasians, and Asian Americans are all primary examples of

racial groups. Some of these groups are in the majority, mainly meaning the

whites, while others are in the definite minority in the United States, such

as African Americans. Statistics show drastic differences concerning

population percentage between these particular groups. For example, in

terms of percentage of total population, in 1990, whites made up 80.3% of

the population, while African Americans made up only a mere 12.1%.(Shaefer,

222) This very significant difference leads to discrimination of those in

Another classification which is subject to much discrimination, due

partially preformed stereotypical ideas, are ethnic groups. Individuals are

separated into these groups based on national heritage and background, as

well as cultural practices.(Schaefer, 221-23) Stereotypes, although also

seen in reference to racial groups, are a main part of the reason for

discrimination among different ethnic groups. These generalizations do not

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