Advanced Placement United States Government & Politics

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  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