In 1990, there were 314 reservations and trust lands. Asian and Pacific Islanders live primarily in the West and in metropolitan areas. Asian Americans do especially well on the Math section. The closer one looks, the greater the differentiation. On important way of viewing the world is through an ethnic lens, - with variables such as social class, occupation, age, gender, personality, past experiences and situations remaining important.
Ethnic identity is a powerful lens, just as race is an irreducible element in a person's identity.
In general, the racial lens is most powerful in groups that have faced a history of racism and discrimination. In the U.S., the groups at the bottom of the ethnic hierarchy are those who are most visible and have been treated most severely in terms of prejudice, discrimination, and racism. It is difficult to ignore one's racial background when one is reminded of it twenty-four hours a day. In challenge workshops, attendees are asked to focus on their own attempts to deal with racial issues. In a sociopsychological process, the first generation immigrant want to adapt to a society that demands acculturation while retaining a connection with his or her culture.