The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn more about an identity group to which you do not belong and that you would like to explore. Learning about this identity should introduce you to a dimension of diversity with which you do not have prior experience.
Conduct research on your chosen identity. In this research, you will want to seek out answers to the following questions:
a. Why did you choose this identity to explore? I live in a city that most of its population are Hindu.
b. What were your initial thoughts on this identity? 3 years ago, when I first moved to this city.
c. What information did you gain from your research?
i. Consider some of the achievements of this identity group
ii. Key identity-related historical events
iii. Customs, languages, values, beliefs, political and economic challenges,
etc.
d. What new information did you gain about this group.
e. How did this assignment impact you and how will you think differently about this identity group in the future?