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A sociologist must be able to analyze racial and ethnic differences in different national contexts. Race and ethnicity are constructed differently in different places and at different times. For example, in the United States, race is defined in a way such that two children with the same biological parents cannot possibly be of different races. In contrast, some countries, such as the Dominican Republic, define race in a way that would allow for siblings (born of the same parents) to be placed into different racial categories. In order to develop this skill, you will select a particular country and analyze the ethnic stratification within that society.

For this assignment, you must focus on ethnic stratification and conflict, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination. In addition to a description of the selected society and its ethnic groups, include an analysis of similarities and differences in the society’s ethnic stratification system as compared to the United States.

You may select one of the countries on the CIA World Factbook website for comparison to the United States in terms of the ethnic stratification system.

The following information should be included in your Final Paper:

  • Title
  • Describe the selected country’s society, focusing on ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict.
  • Provide examples of the ethnic problems in that society, including evidence of prejudice and discrimination.
  • Discuss what the experts say about ethnic problems (or ethnic harmony) in the selected country’s society.
  • Compare the selected country’s society to society in the United States. Evaluate similarities and differences related to ethnic groups, stratification, and conflict, using specific examples gathered in your research.
  • Conclude with reflections and thoughts about ethnic groups and the societies in which we live.
  • References

Academic research papers must meet certain standards of quality recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality, academic research?

  • Primary (original) sources written by experts in the field of study.
  • Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources.
  • Credible sources (experts in the field; well-known theorists; sources which use primary and secondary sources to support claims).
  • Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study).
  • In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study) is required.
  • Educational and government websites (those ending with a web URL suffix of .edu or .gov) may be appropriate in some cases but should be evaluated carefully.

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper

  • Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style 
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least seven scholarly resources
  • Must document all sources in APA style
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style 

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Running head: FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE Final Paper Proposal and Outline Institution Affiliation Date 1 FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE 2 Proposal My country of choice for the analysis is Kenya. Kenya is an African country located in the east African part of the African continent. This is a country that has a lot of resources when it comes to the economy and it has a very strong economy when compared to other east African economies (Murunga and Nasong'o, 2007). The country comprises of many different ethnic communities and this is a factor that makes it a very good choice for the paper. The main ethnic in the country are the Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%. These are the main ethnic communities and they form the large part of the whole country as a whole. I believe that this is the most suitable society for my final paper because the huge difference in the ethnic communities has proven to have some negative effects. The problems that have been caused by the ethnic differences are well documented by all means and this provides a good source of information. There is also a huge difference in the cultural information and this makes sure that it is different from the American setting. Such a difference will provide a clear means for the analysis that needs to be done as well as the comparison between the two societies. This is important in helping one to be able to have a clear idea of the difference that exists in the world today on the issue of ethnic domination in national issues. There is also the issue of resource allocation and this will be able to provide a clear analysis of the issue in both societies involved. This is very important as it makes sure that all the different aspects caused by the ethnic differences are assessed and analyzed. FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE 3 Outline Analysis of ethnic communities in Kenya 1. Selected country is Kenya 1. Kenya is an African country located in the east African part of the African continent and has a population of around 45 million people according to the most recent estimates. 2. The main communities are the Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kamba, Kalenjin, Kisii and Meru communities. Together, they form 84% of the whole population in the country. 3. The country is divided between people that speak different languages. 2. Ethnic Problems or Harmony 1. Prejudice and discrimination are among the most common problems and are mostly witnessed in the job market for both public and private institutions. 2. A good example of the ethnic problem witnessed is the discrimination in the giving of job opportunities. 3. The main consequences that are witnessed is that there are a large group of people that often see themselves as isolated and they tend to be bitter causing other problems like crime increase. 4. The main examples include riots, forceful displacement of people from their land as well as a very unfair wealth distribution in the country. 3. Research on Ethnicity in Selected Country FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE 4 1. Many experts attribute the problems that come as a result of the ethnic groups to the political will in the country as well as the wealth distribution in the different parts of the country. 2. Studies that have been conducted in the country have found out that most of the problems are caused by the political affiliation of the different tribes as well as the government positions allocated to these people. 4. Comparison with the United States 1. America has less ethnic groups with the main being whites, African Americans as well as the Asian Americans who form a small portion of the overall group. 2. The ethnic stratification is done on the basis of the skin color and not the language one speaks. 3. Ethnic conflict and discrimination in the US is mainly done on the basis of the color that one has. 4. Similarities between selected country and the United States 1. The first similarity is that there are more than 3 groups in both countries 2. There is a group that is predominant in both countries 3. In both countries, the struggle for political power and more resources is notable in both cases. 4. Research has established that in both countries, it is the ethnic minorities that suffer most. 5. Differences between selected country and the United States 1. One main difference is that there are very many ethnic groups in Kenya as compared to America. FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE 5 2. America’s main ethnic group consists of more than 50% of the whole population while in Kenya the main group is only 22%. 3. The main difference in the ethnic conflict is that the conflicts are well handled in America while they are not in Kenya. 4. Researchers have been able to identify the problems in Kenya to be more political oriented as opposed to America where they are more wealth oriented. 6. Conclusion In conclusion, there are ethnic communities in both countries but they use different measures to define themselves. There are also different issues affecting each country. Though they may be related, it is possible to identify clear differences between them. FINAL PAPER PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE 6 References Oucho, J. O. (2002). Undercurrents of ethnic conflict in Kenya. Leiden: Brill. Murunga, G. R., & Nasong'o, S. W. (2007). Kenya: The struggle for democracy. Dakar, Senegal: Codesria in association with Zed Books, London, UK. Pink, W. T. (2007). International handbook of urban education: 1. Dordrecht: Springer. Peguero, A. A., & Williams, L. M. (2013). Racial and ethnic stereotypes and bullying victimization. Youth & Society, 45(4), 545-564. Addison, K. N. (2009). "We hold these truths to be self-evident-- ": An interdisciplinary analysis of the roots of racism and slavery in America. Lanham, Md: University Press of America. Massey, D. S., & Russell Sage Foundation. (2007). Categorically unequal: The American stratification system. New York: Russell Sage Foundation. Tienda, M., & Fuentes, N. (2014). Hispanics in metropolitan America: New realities and old debates. Annual Review of Sociology, 40, 499-520.
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Kenyan Ethnicity
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Proposal
The country that I choose to analyze is Kenya. The country is found in the East part of
Africa. It is famous in the continent and also the whole world because it is a destination for many
investments. It has the best economy in East and Central Africa.
Analysis of ethnic communities in Kenya
Going by the recent estimates the people of Kenya is estimated to be forty five million.
These people are grouped into different ethnic groups that make up to more than forty three
tribes. The main ethnic group in Kenya is kikuyu that takes up twenty two percent of the whole
Kenyan population. The other ethnic groups that follow closely is the Luhya which makes up
fourteen percent, the Luo making up thirteen percent, the Kalenjin making up twelve percent, the
Kamba with eleven percent and both Meru and Kisii taking up six percent each. The remaining
African ethnic groups make up fifteen percent and the Asian, European and Arabs make up one
percent of the total population.
The reason why I picked Kenya is because it has very many ethnic groups and these
ethnic groups while trying to co-exist find themselves in conflicts. The information about the
conflicts that happen in Kenya with regard to the ethnic differences is readily available for
anybody willing to know this. The information of the cultural differences in the country makes it
to be different from what is in America.These differences provide the necessary information for
the purpose of analysis that is to be done between the two countries (Oucho, 2002). They show
the differences that exist with regard to different aspects making up the countries.
In Kenya, children born of the same parents belong to the same ethnic group. The
language that a person speaks is also a main determinant of what ethnic group such a person

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belongs to. If a person is born of parents belonging to different ethnic groups in Kenya, such a
person will identify with the father’s ethnic group. In the country, regions are made up going by
the ethnic divisions. This means that people from the same ethnic group are found in the same
region. The only place that has the different ethnic groups presented in is Nairobi, the capital city
of the country. Even in this capital city, the people presented mainly are from the major ethnic
groups.
Ethnic Problems or Harmony
One of the most conspicuous problems with regard to the problems of ethnicity in the
country is the issue of prejudice and discrimination that is exercised along tribal lines. This issue
is exercised with regard to opportunities of employment in the country. This problem is very
prevalent in public sector. This means that the people who hold the authority in the country, the
governmental offices only go for the people from their communities when there is a vacancy that
needs to be filled. The effect of this is since the people who hold the big offices in the country
are from the largest tribes, the people who get the jobs are also from the largest...


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