Multicultural America

How did upward mobilization, assimilation and education of Irish and Jews expand the definition of ‘white’? How has the word “white”, as a description of a people group changed over time?

Week 2 Discussion Watch professor Painter’s interview, The Expanding Definition of Whiteness and answer these questions. It is very important that you incorporate evidence from the course material into your post and use citations. Takaki reading attached to discussion instruction. Takaki, R. (2012). A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America (Revised Edition). eBookit.com. https://online.vitalsource.com/books/9781456611064 […]

Discuss the push and pull factors of the 1800s that led to a rise in Irish immigrants in American society.

Discuss the push and pull factors of the 1800s that led to a rise in Irish immigrants in American society. What struggles did they face upon their arrival in the United States? Be sure to include social, economic and religious challenges specific to Irish immigrants during the 1800s. Source: Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror: A […]

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