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We are going to discuss America! Granted, it is impossible to discuss all of what is American within a hour. And that is not really my goal. My goal is to explore certain facets of American culture and society that will help you gain a greater understanding of what is American.
American Me
Published on Dec 11, 2015
Presentation on American culture and society
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Race, Identity and the American Family
We are going to discuss America! Granted, it is impossible to discuss all of what is American within a hour. And that is not really my goal. My goal is to explore certain facets of American culture and society that will help you gain a greater understanding of what is American.
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What you will learn
- Who is American?
- What is the American family?
- What is American cuisine?
After discussing these three areas my hope is tat you will have a more in depth understanding of America as a whole.
WHO IS AMERICAN?
哪个是美国人？
Before get started I
A:
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B:
C:
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What does it mean to be american?
- What makes someone American?
- What do Americans look like?
Black american
黑人还是美国人？？？
3 SURPRISING QUESTIONS
- Isn't America a White person's country?
- 美国是白人的国家吗？
- Do you live in xiaobei 你住在小北吗
- No really, where are your parents from?
- 不可能！你父母来自哪里？
Americans see the country this way (multiracial society) so it can be surprising being asked certain questions when I or other Black Americans have told Chinese people that we are from America.
You are not black your skins is too light.
你不是黑人因为你的皮肤不是很黑。 now you have a better understanding of what Americans look like and can avoid asking the same embarrassing questions.
You are not black your skins is too light.
你不是黑人因为你的皮肤不是很黑。 now you have a better understanding of what Americans look like and can avoid asking the same embarrassing questions.
WHAT DO AMERICANS LOOK LIKE?
- Not just White
- Native Americans
- Asians
- Latinos
- Black (African) Americans
2005 US POPULATION
2050 US POPULATION
We are all American
100% American
american family?
美国家庭是怎么样的？
Leave it to Beaver
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The Cosby Show
Modern Family
What is the American Family?
- Remarried (Step - siblings)
- Multiracial
- Same sex
- Single Parent Homes
Remarriage/Multicultural Households
Mixed marriages are growing. It is estimated that by 2050 21% of marriages in America will be mixed.
My Dad
Same Sex Households
12-19 states (plus DC) recognize same sea marriages not including domestic partnerships
115,064 to 169,999 households
115,064 to 169,999 households
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Single Parent Households
23% of families are one parent households in America.
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Dynamic Families
What do Americans eat?
美国人吃什么？
Hamburgers?
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American Food is influenced from around the world
- Apple Pie (Europe)
- Fajitas (Latin America)
- General Tso's (左宗棠) Chicken (China)
- Soul Food (Africa)
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soul food
Africa
fusion
Seoul Sausage (Mix of Everything)
what you now know
- No one race or ethnicity represents America
- The American Family is very dynamic
- American cuisine is multicultural and diverse
So what is American?
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There isn't one answer.
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Thank You
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