Diversity in Society: Chapter II

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Diversity in Society Chapter II

• Chapter 2

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• What is Diversity How does it influence
  schooling?
• What is culture? What are some of the definitions
  of culture?1Where do children learn cultural
  norms?
• What do teachers who want to teach effectively
  need to do?
• What are some of the terms that are used in
  connection with culture?
• What are micro and macro cultures?

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• What is assimilation? What is the difference
  between assimilation and cultural pluralism.
• Does cultural pluralism exist in the United
  States? Why
• How is socioeconomic status part of culture?How
  does poverty affect schooling and educational
  opportunities?
• What are the similarities and differences between
  ethnicity and race

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• How is gender a part of culture?
• What is gender?
• How does gender influence educational
  opportunities?
• How does geography influence culture?
• How is language a part of culture?
• What is bilingualism?
• What is dialectical diversity? Who has a
  dialect?
• What is bell hooks philosophy of teaching?