American Culture and Gender vs. Racial DifferencesWith all of the social and economic gains made by women and ethnic groups through the past 30 years, it is amazing how America still focuses on both gender and racial differences. It doesnt matter if you are African American, Caucasion, Asian or whatever. Society, no matter how politically correct it is claiming to be these days, still tends to stereotype all walks of life. One of the most noticeable focuses of today is ethnic difference. An example of this is the Hip-Hop generation. Mostly thought of, as young black males who is disrespectful, loud and unintelligent or young white suburbia trying to be like those black males. This stereotype couldnt be more incorrect especially since most of the artist and musicians of hip hop are very intelligent, family and community oriented, business men and women or producers that just happen to have the gift of lyrical poetry. These people are enterprising and know how to market themselves and others in a highly competitive, ever changing business. The main focus of America towards this group is anything negative that will perpetuate the stereotype about hip-hop culture consisting of loud, violent, angry blacks. Little or nothing is ever said about the good things some of these entertainers do for their communities and various charities.In the workplace there is both a gender and ethnic gap. One may say that there is more focus on the difference in the work habits of men vs. women, than ethnicity. Where in truth, there is an issue when it comes to women and men in the workplace. Men are thought to dominate most positions of authority and managerial positions in an office environment. Most women are looked over for positions not mainly because of them not being qualified, but because of non-work related commitments and issues that many women face due to having families. With the differential treatment women have to deal with, it is ...
