Our discussion about the line
between shared culture and diversity really interested me. Cultural unity
allows us all to be "part of the dance"--it connects us; diversity,
especially in America, allows people to be proud of their heritage.
My question
is what the line should be between the two.
Do you think that America’s focus on diversity is actually hurting
us? Should we focus more on common
culture, so that Americans are proud to be Americans, or do you think that
would mean losing important traditions?
I think that American's approach to diversity is actually hurting the people. I feel like inorder for there to be diversity, people need to be more accepting, with little criticizing, other's culture and also try to learn from it.
ReplyDeleteI think that the culture of the United States lies in the absence of one uniform, ideology. Throughout our history, very many and very different ethnic groups, ideological societies, etc, have made important contributions to some of the mainstays in our diverse culture today.
ReplyDeleteI think we should (and some do) view diversity, and a continued push for such diversity, as not only benefiting those who are directly lifted up, but as a good thing for our society. Making the efforts to achieve greater and more comprehensive diversity creates benefits which permeate throughout our society, to both the direct and indirectly affected.
We may not have to choose between welcoming diversity and developing a common culture. Many prior waves of immigrants rapidly assimilated via our excellent public schools, while at the same time bringing their own rich heritage which influenced the mix, both regionally and nationally. We're having a harder time of it this time around, perhaps because we are destroying the public schools with deeply misguided policies.
ReplyDeleteI agree that there shouldn't have a to be a side chosen, but a middle ground. It is good to mix all of the cultures but in a way that we all understand one another and therefore share a little of what each culture brings to the table. This could be beneficial to all Americans and even make a new face for America.
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