The American Political Landscape Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics with Mr. Tumino

Elements of Diversity Geography Sectional differences Social and economic differences Race and ethnic differences Gender and sexual orientation Religious differences

Race and Ethnicity African Americans Hispanics Asians Native Americans 13 percent of the population. Hispanics 10 percent of the population. Asians 4 percent of the population. Native Americans 1 percent of the population.

The Gender Gap In 2000 there were 3 female governors, 13 female senators, and 58 members in the House of Representatives. Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore received 12 percent more female votes that the republican candidate George W. Bush.

The Gender Gap (con’t.) Sixty-four percent more women than men work at or below the minimum wage. Men and women do not earn comparable wages even when education levels are equivalent.

Sexual Orientation Roughly 10 percent of Americans identify themselves as homosexual. Vermont is currently the only states which permits same-sex couples to form ‘civil unions’.

American “Unity” Melting Pot Vs. Salad Bowl Analogies

Implications... Religion Income, wealth Occupation Social Class Age Education