Introduction
Different cultures exist in America.
We will discuss African Americans.
African Americans form part of the cultural community
There are about 4.2 million African Americans.
This represents 13 percent of the total American population.
(Bialik, 2018).
Celebrities
The list of African American celebrities is endless. They
include:
Barack Obama
Oprah Winfrey
Tyra Banks
Will Smith
Cultural Organization
African American culture is separate from the American
culture.
It is related to slavery and racial discrimination
Origin from African
there are several sub-cultures
The culture is characterized by extended families
Have their indigenous languages
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Religion
African Americans are religious people.
They believe in the existence of a Supreme Being.
Majority are Christians representing 79 percent.
53 percent are Protestants
4 percent are Catholicism
4 percent Mainline Protestantism
2 percent Islam.
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Stereotype, Prejudice and Discrimination
Refers to the mistaken belief or idea that individuals have regarding a group based on
the outside look that in most instances is untrue.
Based on the cultural stereotypes that people experience
Mainstream media has contributed (Pedulla, 2014).
Strong evidence on discrimination (Pedulla, 2014).
Stereotypes create conflict
killing of George Floyd.
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Stereotype, Prejudice and Discrimination
Continuation
The film industry
Black Americans play roles of crime and violence (Beltran, 2005).
Portrayed as people involved in criminal activities
Drug abuse and sale.
Black Americans involved in Hip Hop have also been stereotyped
as criminals and violent people
Despite the music genre being a beautiful art (Jenkins, 2011).
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Portrayal of Gender Role by the Media
African American society is masculine.
Men are domineering and are the head of the family
Men make decisions and women are expected to implement
Women are expected to play domestic roles
The trend has been changing with women being empowered.
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Health and Illness
Poor healthcare facilities.
Composed of low income individuals.
Cannot afford the medical insurance.
Affected more by the chronic and mental disorders
Covid-19 pandemic has effected the African
Americans more.
Personal space and physical contact in the
public
No personal space
Live together with extended family
Eat together as family
Value handshakes
Participate in cultural ceremonies
Conclusion
Covid-19 is still a global pandemic.
It is clear that so far, there is no cure that have been scientifically
proved.
However, the use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine has
been fronted by some individuals as a possible cure.
Given that there is no evidence presented and adverse effect it is
likely to cause on the users, I strongly advise against its use. I
recommend for patience as clinical trials are ongoing in different
countries globally.
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Masci, D. (2018). 5 facts about the religious lives of African Americans. Pew Research Center.
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