Week 2 Assignments

Week 2 Lesson 1

Using the internet to help you, fill in the chart and complete the paragraphs below in your own words:

Introduction to Diversity

With a partner, research on the internet to find the following information include your sources.

UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emirati	19 %	1982	Central Intelligence Agency- CIA
Arab and Iranian	23%	1982	Central Intelligence Agency- CIA
South Asian	50%	1982	Central Intelligence Agency- CIA
other expatriates (includes Westerners and East Asians)	8%	1982	Central Intelligence Agency- CIA

Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Islam	76%	2007	http://middleeast.about.com/od/unitedarabemirates/p/me071127.htm
Christian	9%	2007	http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2007/90223.htm
Hindu	15%	2007	http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2007/90223.htm
Buddhist	5%	2007	http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2007/90223.htm

1.      Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

 i    Cultural diversity is the variety cultural and intellectual classes that make every single part of the community special

2.      Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)

 1 - Pakistani school

2 - Sudanese club

3 - Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage