Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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I do not think that American Society is one big melting pot. I agree with Jessie Jackson that America is both a rainbow and a family quilt, because every culture is the same. The metaphor that i think describes American culture the best would be trail mix. It is one big bag full of different flavors and textures that just go together. The saltiness of peanuts, sweetness of the M&M's and the fruitiness of the raisins just all go together. Just like trail mix, the United States and the different cultures should thrive on their own but also be able to fit together and get along. I also believe that other cultures should make an effort to become accustom to other cultures to make the world a better place. I believe this is important so that cultures in America aren't close minded to other cultures and are open to learn about new ones.
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Hi Delilah,
ReplyDeleteYou raise some interesting points in your blog. While I do not believe that the melting pot is the perfect metaphor, it does encompass some of what occurs in the United States. Over time, people begin to accept and even incorporate some of the societal norms and cultures. Your choice of the trail mix however seems to be the perfect choice. It allows for each individual flavor to be independent if it is picked out individually, but also conforms to be part of the group and can be an add on to all the other flavors. If all the different cultures and groups of people could find a way to work together in a fashion similar to trail mix, the world be in a better position to have peace.