Arab Americans Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics
A
- <1% of US population
- All are immigrants or children of immigrants from North Africa and the Middle East
- 2/3 are Christian
- Highly educated; median incomes above US averages
2
Q
Areas of inequality
A
- much unwarranted prejudice suspicion and discrimination (before and after 9/11)
- racial profiling
- hate crimes
- negative media portrayals
- government acts
