1.Cultural-Group History. This exercise can be done by individual students or in groups. Choose a cultural group in the United States that is unfamiliar to you.

Study the history of this group, and identify and describe signifi cant events in its history. Answer the following questions:

a. What is the historical relationship between this group and other groups

(particularly the dominant cultural groups)?

b. Are there any historical incidents of discrimination? If so, describe them.

c. What are common stereotypes about the group? How did these stereotypes originate?

d. Who are important leaders and heroes of the group?

e. What are notable achievements of the group?

f. How has the history of this group infl uenced the identity of group members today?