Having the facts about religion, race, and culture, is the best way to transcend stereotypes. “Cultural Awareness: Respecting Race, Religion, and Diversity,” breaks down the barriers of the conceived with interviews from people of all walks of life including Muslims, Jews, Christians, transgendered people, Mexican Americans, and more. The United States is a diverse melting pot of different cultures, beliefs, and state of being. This celebrates the rich diversity and cultures found in our great land. Made for Chicago Police Officers the messages are applicable to all.
Included Films:
Buddhism
Buddhism
Produced: 2000
Length: 9 Minutes
Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world, and its followers are found in every country of the world. Buddhism is a unique doctrine teaching spiritual enlightenment through loving kindness and peace. It is our hope that this video will serve to enlighten and foster a new awareness and understanding of Buddhism and its followers. Created by the Chicago Police Department, it explores Buddhist customs, Buddhist Monks and Nuns and suggests Police Procedures when interacting with Buddhists.
Building Trust
Building Trust
Produced: 2000
Length: 9 Minutes
“Building Trust,” discusses how many people of different races may come to the United States with a well-founded fear of police officers. It shows how different cultures view police and what the police can do to build trust among the various communities of Chicago.
Central and South American
Central and South American
Produced: 2000
Length: 9 Minutes
“Central and South American,” explains the very diverse cultures of South and Central America to foster understanding and respect. It explores the beliefs, religions, and cultural values of Latin Americans living in Chicago.
Diversity is Our Strength
Diversity is Our Strength
Produced: 2000
Length: 7 Minutes
“Diversity is Our Strength,” shows how the city of Chicago is diverse with people of tradition and faith and how those diverse people’s create a strong city.
East Asian
East Asian
Produced: 2000
Length: 11 Minutes
Immigrants from Asia represent one of the fastest growing groups in Chicago metropolitan area. “East Asian,” dissects the varying groups that consist of East Asia including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Laos, and the Philippines in an attempt to promote understanding and respect.
Eastern Orthodox
Eastern Orthodox
Produced: 2000
Length: 11 Minutes
“Eastern Orthodox,” calls their faith the original church. It explains the different traditions and values of the Orthodox Church and typical misconceptions.
Hinduism
Hinduism
Produced: 2000
Length: 10 Minutes
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and predates Christianity by four thousand years. “Hinduism,” documents the people and culture of Hindus living in United States to foster understanding of one of the worlds oldest religions.
Islam
Islam
Produced: 2000
Length: 13 Minutes
“Islam,” is a way of life. It erases stereotypes, particularly those of the post 9-11 America through interviews and pointed facts.
Judaism
Judaism
Produced: 2000
Length: 13 Minutes
“Judaism,” shows how those that follow the Jewish faith have made numerous contributions to the United States, particularly Chicago. It explains how Rabbis lead the Jewish community and how they are willing to work hard to keep communities safe. Explores the different traditions, denominations, and beliefs of Jews.
Mexican
Mexican
Produced: 2000
Length: 10 Minutes
“Mexican,” explains how the Mexican community is full of traditions, faith, and family values.
Puerto Rican
Puerto Rican
Produced: 2000
Length: 8 Minutes
“Puerto Rican,” explains the differences between Puerto Ricans and Cubans. It showcases the cultures and faiths and how the Puerto Ricans are hardworking people centered on community and the American dream.
Security, Diversity, Respect
Security, Diversity, Respect
Produced: 2000
Length: 12 Minutes
“Security, Diversity, Respect,” explores security at airports. It explains, 0though security is important at airports, so is being respectful of traditions and beliefs and never succumbing to racial profiling.
Sikhism
Sikhism
Produced: 2000
Length: 13 Minutes
“Sikhism,” is a proud faith with strong ties to family and old traditions. This breaks down the faith and explains that the Sikh religion is not a blend of other faiths but a unique religion all its own
South Asian
South Asian
Produced: 2000
Length: 10 Minutes
Pakistan, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka make up the region known as South Asian. “South Asian,” explains the differences between the regions to foster respect and understanding.
Transgender
Transgender
Produced: 2000
Length: 10 Minutes
Tolerance is learned. “Transgender,” seeks to educate people about the transgender community, erasing stereotypes and promoting respect and compassion. It dissects the difference between transsexuals, intersexuals, and cross dressers with interviews from all three types of people. Aimed at police officers, it centers on the idea of a person respecting other’s choices, or biological differences, even if they do not always agree with those choices.
