The obvious question to ask then as we conclude is to what extent has this vision been achieved in the U.S. in the present today? Is Bourne's idea practical, and if so what are the obstacles that prevent its realization?
Considering, Bourne wanted everyone to acknowledge who they are and where they come from while accepting and appreciating others, it has not happened. This is an idea that if it could happen would make this country more at peace. Unfortunately, people have not completely blended. Urban areas is where you mainly see the mixing of cultures. The more into rural areas you go, the more towns are separated by race or ethnicity.
As people come from different counties and migrate here, a lot of immigrants send there children back to their country of origin. Many people want their kids to be raised in their country because, they don't want their kids to be Americanized. Although this is a great country to live in, regarding freedoms, the value systems are not the same nor can you always afford to have them here full time. Another thing that happens is the feeling of being an outcast. A lot of Americans and immigrants, can sometimes be prejudice against the the other out of lack of knowledge and not being interested in learning.
Bourne's idea is very practical. There is, however, a long history of distrust in this country, which leads to another set of issues. There are several problems preventing full assimilation:a lack in open-mindedness, education and no equality. People tend to think that by assimilating or going outside of ones culture, you are saying there is something wrong with their culture. People don't consider, by accepting someone else's culture they could be reaching into their own history. They also let others who are lacking in knowledge scare them into remaining ignorant and stay away from the unknown. One of the biggest issues is no equality.Without everyone being treated equally there could never be a full cultural merge. Black people tent to be incarcerated at higher rates, for longer periods of time regardless of the severity of the crime. The hiring practices seem to be against anyone of color, meaning there are fields of work that are dominated by a white work force.
Until these things can be eradicated, the "melting-pot" will be hard to come by. If we as a country could make the playing field even I believe Bourne's vision could be achieved.
Christina
Considering, Bourne wanted everyone to acknowledge who they are and where they come from while accepting and appreciating others, it has not happened. This is an idea that if it could happen would make this country more at peace. Unfortunately, people have not completely blended. Urban areas is where you mainly see the mixing of cultures. The more into rural areas you go, the more towns are separated by race or ethnicity.
As people come from different counties and migrate here, a lot of immigrants send there children back to their country of origin. Many people want their kids to be raised in their country because, they don't want their kids to be Americanized. Although this is a great country to live in, regarding freedoms, the value systems are not the same nor can you always afford to have them here full time. Another thing that happens is the feeling of being an outcast. A lot of Americans and immigrants, can sometimes be prejudice against the the other out of lack of knowledge and not being interested in learning.
Bourne's idea is very practical. There is, however, a long history of distrust in this country, which leads to another set of issues. There are several problems preventing full assimilation:a lack in open-mindedness, education and no equality. People tend to think that by assimilating or going outside of ones culture, you are saying there is something wrong with their culture. People don't consider, by accepting someone else's culture they could be reaching into their own history. They also let others who are lacking in knowledge scare them into remaining ignorant and stay away from the unknown. One of the biggest issues is no equality.Without everyone being treated equally there could never be a full cultural merge. Black people tent to be incarcerated at higher rates, for longer periods of time regardless of the severity of the crime. The hiring practices seem to be against anyone of color, meaning there are fields of work that are dominated by a white work force.
Until these things can be eradicated, the "melting-pot" will be hard to come by. If we as a country could make the playing field even I believe Bourne's vision could be achieved.
Christina
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