COMSOC 321 1st Edition Lecture 18Know our group identities (Americans): PEW Research CenterA. Religion or nationality identifies:–Americans: 46% as Americans, 46% religion-French: 90% French, 8% Religion-Pakistanis: 3% Pakistani, 94% ReligionB. Self- stereotypes of Americans-top 5: competitive, modern, inventive, generous, hardworking-lowest 3: violent, rude, sophisticatedc. American Exceptionalism-U.S. above all countries: 38% (2011), 28% (2014)-U.S. one of the greatest countries along with others: 53 % 2011, 58% 2014-18-29 year olds least likely to endorse American Exceptionalism-U.S. has social responsibility: yes 66%, no 31%-U.S. greatest country because of history and constitution? Yes has unique character (80%), no (18%).-Did American presidents endorse AE Reagan? (86%), Clinton (77%), G.W. Bush (74%), Obama (58%)Prejudice: Countries rated favorably: top 5 : Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Germany, Israel.Countries rated unfavorably: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, MexicoThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Stereotypes: China: lowest ranking on favorability: possibly stereotypes of Chinese people: hardworking, competitive, inventive, nationalistic, modernReligion: Most violent religion? Islam 70%, Christianity 9%, Judaism 2%, Hinduism 3%Muslims: honest 49%, generous 33%, tolerant 33% respectful of women 19% violent 45% greedy 20%Trust in other countries by Americans:Top five: Great Britain, Japan, France, IsraelLowest five: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, China, RussiaWhites: friendly, determined to succeed, law-abiding intelligentBlacks: less friendly, less determined to succeed, less hard- working, less intelligent at school and everyday things, violentHispanics: less friendly, less law-abiding, less smart, hardworkingLatinos: family oriented, hardworking, religious, less educated, too many
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