Culture in the U.S.

The U.S. is culturally diverse with 221 religions and seven ethnicities. Christianity is the most prevalent religion, but atheism is increasing. Miami has a diverse population with Hispanics being the majority. Interviews show that most identify as Hispanic or Latino, with some being African American or biracial. Classes are seen as diverse, but some have more diversity than others. Ethnic enclaves like Chinatown and Little Havana were formed for community and belonging. Jewish ghettos were created by outsiders, but now Jews choose to live together voluntarily. Miami's diversity is seen in its food, music, and shops. Diversity leads to better performance, decision-making, and problem-solving. It also helps dispel stereotypes and encourages respect for other ways of being. Hi, my name is Valentina and today I'm here with Gebreth to talk to you about the cultural diversity of the U.S. To begin, did you know that there are 221 religions and seven ethnicities recognized in the U.S. according to the Columbus Dispatch? That's right. Among the different 221 religions present in the U.S., we can see the more prevalent one being Christianity, while there are some minor religions such as Hinduism. It can also be said that there has been a slight increase in atheism based on recent years. In addition, among the seven ethnicities, Miami is composed of 72.5% Hispanic, 16% Black, 11.5% White, and 1.3% Asian. Also, in Miami Palmetto Senior High School, we found out that the student population is composed of 56% Hispanic, 15% Black, 25% White, 3% Asian, and 1% being multiracial according to PublicSchoolReview.com. The U.S. is one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations in the world. Regarding the theme of cultural composition and diversity, we have decided to interview some of our fellow students from Palmetto. According to the results of our interviews, we have found that out of 10 interviews, 70% of the people interviewed ethnically identified as Hispanic or Latino, 20% as African American, and 10% as biracial. Most people are Catholic, 30% are followers of any faith, and 10% are Christians. Among the different interviews, we have received answers such as being from Chile, identifying as Hispanic, not following any religion, and considering their classes to have a lot of diversity. Or, even, being from the U.S., considering themselves African Americans, being Catholic, and considering their classes to have a lot of diversity. Almost all of them said that their classes are quite diverse, but some of them said they have both little and a medium amount of diversity. In total, 40% of the people were from the U.S., and 60% were from Latin America. Diversity doesn't just revolve around the general spectrum of the seven ethnicities, as there is way more to it among these ethnicities. Right. For example, the Hispanic-Latino class includes pretty much every country of Latin America, and the Asian class includes all countries between Central, South, East, West, which is the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Now about us. I'm from Argentina, and I'm Catholic. I'm from Venezuela, and I'm Catholic, too. In addition, my friend group is mostly composed of other Hispanics or Latinos that are also Catholic. Yet, there are still some who would be considered white, according to the seven ethnic categories. And there are also some who don't follow any faith at all. Yeah, my friend group is also like that. And I think it's because people tend to prefer to stay with people who have similar experiences or come from a similar background. Like my friends also migrated from a Spanish-speaking country, and they tend to have somewhat of a similar culture. And the same thing happens when we talk about ethnic enclaves, like Chinatown, which, according to the page of the Library of Congress, was founded in the face of a hostile public and in response to hard times and legal exclusion. This then led to Chinese immigrants to build self-reliant communities that became known to both Chinese and non-Chinese as Chinatown. So basically, people formed it to have their own community and have a sense of belonging. And it is similar to the reasons why Little Havana and Little India were formed. On the other hand, after the beginning of the Jewish Diaspora, the Jews were dispersed throughout the world in different countries, some of which, starting in the early 16th century, segregated the Jews in ghettos. The Jews were forced to live there, which in turn also formed an ethnic enclave. But this one was created by the people outside of the culture. The people within the Jewish community weren't the ones who decided to create it. Now, after the end of the Jewish ghettos, thanks to an increase in religious tolerance, the Jews kept themselves concentrated voluntarily rather than being forced to, thanks to the creation of Israel on May 14th, 1948, where they are part of almost 80% of the population. This is something that coincides with other ethnicities or cultures deciding to create enclaves of their own by settling themselves among people of different backgrounds and traditions. The amount of diversity in Miami also affects the city. For example, due to the large concentration of Hispanics in Miami, we can see multiple places of Latin food to eat throughout the city. According to Wikipedia, Miami is considered a hotspot for dance music, which is also influenced by the large diversity in the city and all of the different cultures. And also, as you drive in the city, you see various shops that are owned by immigrants or have things from their country or culture. Yes, for example, you can find different places such as the supermarket El Presidente, which can be seen flooded with large quantities of Spanish-speaking people, who shop there mainly because of the variety of products from their home countries. According to BetterUp.com, studies have shown that groups of people that are diverse in gender, race, and age perform better, make better decisions, and experience more profitability. Diversity also enhances creativity and encourages the search for novel information and perspectives, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving. According to Tim Berners-Lee, we need diversity of thought in the world to face new challenges. In addition, diversity helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups and help us recognize and respect ways of being that are not necessarily our own. In addition, diversity helps dispel negative stereotypes and personal biases about different groups and help us recognize and respect ways of being that are not necessarily our own.