As it will be the case with this and all other individual reports, please read the full prompt and then complete a two-page, double spaced report answering the question(s) posted (or 1 page single-spaced).

You need to complete these exercises after you have read your required readings (both textbook and posted) and any applicable documentaries and/or short videos.

You must use internal sources' information. Any use of external sources is not required, but if using any please reference them appropriately.

Individual Report : (Two pages total, not two pages for each question)

Please reflect on, discuss, and provide detailed answers for the following notions and questions:

Analyze the dilemma of creating cohesive societies while preserving their distinct cultural identities (keeping in mind the key factor is tolerance).

(You can also think of the melting pot vs salad bowl approaches or if you prefer think of this as multiculturalism vs assimilation).

Think nationally and multi-culturally and then please answer all these questions:

What is the difference between tolerance and understanding?

How well do we know each other? How/why?

Nationally speaking, does knowing and interacting with each other help solve racial issues and build bridges across different groups? How/why?