Discrimination and Cultural Discrimination and Cultural Diversity at Garfield Diversity at Garfield Elementary SchoolElementary School

Ashley Arvanites

Melissa Chen

Jasmine Song

Period 3

Ms. Khella

South Pasadena High School

Summary

• Examine problems that face schools

• Cultural diversity and acceptance

Introduction

• Problems concerning discrimination

• Understand diversity of school

• Cultural awareness day

Discussion

• Field trip to Garfield Elementary School– Survey– Interviews– Tour of school

DiscussionWhat Race Would You Identify Yourself As?

Caucasian1%

Latino/Hispanic54%

African American

1%

Asian 26%

Other18%

DiscussionHave You Ever Faced Discrimination Based On

Your Race At School?

1

7

22

45

05

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Often: Once AWeek

Sometimes: Oncea Month

Rarely: Once OrTwice

Never

Discussion

Have You Ever Discriminated Against Another Individual?

10%

6%

84%

Yes: They Were Of MyRace

Yes: They Were Of ADifferent Race

No

Discussion

• Our goal: promoting a vision of harmony, respect, and success for all

• Cultural awareness day– Food– Activities– Parents/students/faculty involvement

Conclusions

• School lacks diversity• Students do not face much discrimination• 50.63% Latino/Hispanic• 25.32% Asian• Importance of individuality and diversity

Recommendations

• Diversity enriches educational experience– Promotes personal growth & a healthy

society– Challenges stereotyped preconceptions– Encourages critical thinking & effective

communication

Recommendations

• Plan is to promote more racially/ethnically open-minded school campus

• Cultural Fair involves food, games, other activities– More aware of other customs & traditions around

them– Project: students chat with parents/grandparents– Share information with other students

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