Racial Distribution

Definition

• Even though there is no scientific basis on race, it can still be defined as a group of people with similar biological features, including: skin color, hair color/texture, eye color/shape, face shape and bone structure.
• In addition, skin color serves as a primary trait Westerners use to place people into racial groups.

Distribution in North Carolina

• White/Caucasian - 71.7%
• Black or African American - 22.0%
• American Indian and Alaska Native - 1.6%
• Asian or Asian American - 2.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander - 0.1%
• Two or More Races - 2.0%
• Hispanic or Latino - 8.9%

Distribution of Enrollment Schools (US)

• White - 51.7%
• Black - 15.8%
• Hispanic - 23.7%
• Asian/Pacific Islander - 5.1%
• American Indian/Alaska Native - 1.1%
• Two or more races - 2.6%

Distribution of Enrollment (South)

• White - 46.6%
• Black - 23.9%
• Hispanic - 23.0%
• Asian/Pacific Islander - 3.0%
• American Indian/Alaska Native - 1.0%
• Two or more races - 2.4%

Distribution in NCSSM

• White/Caucasian - 59%
• Black or African American - 12%
• Asian or Asian American - 25%
• Two or More races - N/A
• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - N/A
• Asian or Asian American - 25%
• American Indian and Alaska Native - 1.2%
• Hispanic or Latino - 3%

Stereotypes

• "People assume that Asians do best at everything because they're 'Asian'."
• "Blacks and Hispanics don't do as well because they're 'Black or Hispanic'."
• "White and Asians brag more about class placements (w/ topics, AP, etc.)."

Is it a big issue? Why or why not?

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