Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

America the Divided (A Study in Multicultural Confusion

America the Divided (A Study in Racial Profiling

Introduction

The United States of America which is seen in the 21st century provides a great deal of opportunity , challenge and problems . All of these , it would seem , simultaneously are created by the wide range of cultures which can be seen in the small towns and major cities of the nation alike (Barkan , 1999 . It is with these marked divisions in American society in mind that the framework for this research is formed

Problem Statement

p Simply stated , the problem to be explored in this research is that even though the United States claims to be a nation which embraces diversity and multiculturalism , there is a tendency among American law enforcement to unfairly pro people of certain races , socioeconomic or religious groups (Glazer , 1993 . This is relevant and significant because of the fact that if those who are charged with protecting and serving the public in fact are unfairly treating even one individual based on their diversity , the American traditions of liberty and justice for all come under heavy attack and the nation becomes divided (Lambert , et al , 1990

Another hotbed of division and controversy in modern America is the issue of terrorism , or in this context , how the issue of terrorism can likewise splinter the unity of the US . Because of the link between modern terrorism and religious beliefs , there is a tendency for extremists both for and against terrorist activity to be...