Stephanie M Wildman Adrienne Davis Analysis

Since our nation has such diverse qualities and characteristics, you would think that everyone who lives in such a country, we would all come and stick together. With people who are so different, in so many different types of ways, being a united and unified nation would be knowledgeable. But instead our country consists of "people making strenuous efforts to group themselves with people who are basically like themselves" (Brooks 62). When taking a deeper look, and basically breaking down the nation piece by piece, we see segregation that happens to go unnoticed. There are neighborhoods that have a reputation for being where "African Americans live," “Asians Live," "Caucasians live," "Mexicans live" etc. which is not a good thing. People tend to not go out of their comfort zone and expand on what they are used to, to try new things, which is usually only

Implementation of this process will gradually integrate the minority into the system, causing all groups to be culturally similar with their differences no longer a basis for prejudice from the dominant group. (Dubois, Miley 172)

We live in a society that has prospered generously over the years. America has opened its doors for so many different people by establishing itself as a free country. Not only have we progressed in technology and economically but we have created our own identity by becoming a free nation in which every individual has the same rights and eligibility as the other. This is the core of our countries success; we are not a nation unified distinctly by a specific race, religion or culture but by the compulsive efforts of our nation’s laws to uphold freedom in every aspect of a civilian’s life. People are not only allowed but encouraged to practice the religion of their choice, eat the food they desire, speak the language they prefer. There is even freedom in the most minute of things such as being able to listen to the music of your choice, these are the laws that promote diversity and strengthen our nation today. Our nation’s identity and prosperity is built upon multiculturalism and ethnic tolerance. However, this was not always the case it has taken many long and brutal years become the stable and versatile country that we are today. Specifically dating back to when this land was first founded and thereafter we see our nation has struggled with conflicts against politics, discrimination, and public affairs up till this very day.

We can foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism by treating one another with respect and being open minded. We all need to take time out of our lives and actually realize what we are showing the next generation. The youth is what are future is and what is holds, and if we cant even show one another respect for each other, that can you imagine what this place we call home will look like in a couple of years or even further down the road.

How can we foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism in the United States?

No one really knows who started the whole diversity but it has been a problem for the victims and no one knows if it will ever end. Bigotry exists when one ethnic gathering or authentic collectivity commands, avoids, or looks to dispose of another on the premise of contrasts that it accepts are innate and unalterable. An ideological premise for express bigotry happened as expected in the west amid the current period. No reasonable and unequivocal confirmation of prejudice has been found in different societies or in Europe before the Middle Ages. Americans say there is a lot of segregation and a developing sentiment racial pressure in the United States, with sharp partitions in how diverse gatherings see these issues, as indicated by another survey.

How can we foster a climate of acceptance and cultural pluralism in the United States?

“If we have no common faith and are divided by morality and cultures, and are separated by ethnicity and race, what holds us together? Especially in light of Putnam’s report that ‘diversity’ dilutes ‘social capital’, erodes community, and engenders mutual mistrust.” (Buchanan 472)

In the past, humanity faced diverse hardships that were presented differently each time. These hardships include gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, the list could go on for a massive amount of time. And each time, communities have tried to fight back, and with the right kind of effort, won the rights to what they were fighting for. Just like how African Americans, Asian, Latinos, and Whites fought each other for the right of being integrated. However, in today’s society, the public has forgotten their fight for integration, and has segregated themselves through choice. Many folks agree with this notion, making various videos, articles, and maps to educate the world. The video “Racial Segregation in American Schools”, by Carly Morris, claims how segregation has come back in the deep southern parts of America. Also, a map titled “Racial Segregation in American Cities” continues to show us the ongoing theme of the separation of people. Similarly, the article “We’re Still Divided by Race”, by various authors, talks about how segregation is still around, whether by design or by choice. Through numerous appeals and strategies, they all convey the shared argument that personal preferences lead to the segregation of mankind.

In his article, “People Like Us”, David Brooks sheds light on a topic that many Americans overlook. Brooks suggests that, as humans, we tend to self-segregate and congregate with people of similar backgrounds and cultures. Brooks provides several pieces of evidence that support his claim. In my short eighteen years on this Earth, I have to say I have seen examples of “self-segregation” myself, whether it be around my community, school, or elsewhere.

The United States of America has a major issue, that can affect many people’s life's not just Americans but other people all over the world. This major issue is bigotry; this is one of the original sins that were ever committed by humanity. Bigotry means the intolerance toward people who has different opinions from your own. The birthplace of bigotry is when someone in a tribal or language group did not trust someone from another group, just because of how they look and how they spoke. Bigotry is biological, cultural, and survival content. In our mind The biggest challenge for America is to overcome this bigotry, diversity can either kill us or make us. We have to find a way to get along with our neighbors and learn how to love each other.

Miss Nikki McKinley gets her ideas across most obviously by choosing bold colours (which are mainly warm but she used cold colours as well, varying her use of colours especially when she was younger) and earthy tones (although as I have mentioned before, she occasionally chose to use more bright and vibrant colours), which give a clear and bold statement. Also, her use of a wide range of media and materials, including: Pencils (colouring and normal), textiles, paint, mosaics, oil pastels, wire, charcoal, photography, digital manipulation (via Adobe Photoshop), clay (for ceramics), hessian, pen, ink, graphic design, boutique and drawing inks, all show the variety of ways in which she is capable of successfully

From the story “Suzy and Leah,” by Jane Yolen, I chose to do my essay on Leah. Leah was the German born Jew who was sent to America after the war. She and some of her new friends were then put in a shelter where they lived. Suzy though was born in America and had a very loving family. At first Leah and Suzy didn’t really who each other. They did both give each other a very bad taste of how they might be though so the girls did not really like each other. In my essay I will be focusing on Leah and her feelings toward Suzy.

Racial segregation and tension have existed in the United States of America since the country was first discovered by the Spanish in the 1400s. From the genesis of the colonization of the “new world,” as it was called, the Native American people were treated as an inferior species by the European settlers. Over the course of time, in an act justified by the flawed concept of “Manifest Destiny,” these indigenous people were forcibly removed from their land. Since then, in issues such as the shameful practice of slavery, voting rights, and general segregation, racism has continued to infiltrate the social dynamic of our country. This dilemma still persists today. It is evidenced in scenarios such as the current tension between the African American population and police officers and the general racial profiling that is present in all socioeconomic groups. The question is: How can we as a society accept our differences while at the same time view each other as equals, thus eradicating this mindset of dissention and hostility between the races? What can I do personally to, at the very least, improve the situation in my circle of influence?

While people tend to behave poorly towards other people who are different, they also have the capability of correcting that weakness. With immense dedication to the goal of unity, individuals can “build bridges that show [they] are better together” (Making the Future Better, Together page 7, lines 89-90). People will take actions that promote the concept of coming together if they commit themselves. Differences will not stand in the way then. Their willingness to unite will drive them to “build [a] beloved community” (Martin Luther King Jr., Making the Future Better, Together page 8, line 97), where people tolerate or even embrace the differences of one another. If people do not have determination, they will not be able to discard their tendency to not welcome other people who are different from them and remain separated. In the end, the realization of unity in a nation depends on whether its citizens are willing to devote themselves to striving for