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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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’.

7. American “Unity”
Melting Pot
Vs.
Salad Bowl
Analogies

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