I think we are not a melting pot because everyone is different and unique in his or her own way. In American were supposed to celebrate diversity and not let it blend into the background. In addition, in the melting pot diversity is not celebrated. Therefore the metaphor that I would use to describe America's diversity is a quilt. I really like Jesse Jackson's metaphor of using a quilt to describe America's diversity. I think a quilt symbolizes American diversity because it each square on the quilt is different yet bonded by the stitching of the quilt. There are many people around the world who come to the United States to start a new life for their family. Whenever a new person comes to the United States to start a new life for themselves and their family a new square will be added to quilt. More so the quilt will represent the close-nit bond individuals, have together. Additionally, the quilt solidifies the common bond that Americans have which is the pursuit of happiness, life and liberty.
-Sir Keithington
Sir Keithington,
ReplyDeleteFor this comment, I also agree with you that we should not be classified as a melting pot. When I think of melting pot, I think of people coming together as one but also transforming into something all the same. I do however love the metaphor of the quilt. It brings all of us, who are so different and diverse and brings us together with a common bond without losing who each of us are or where we come from. I think it is the best when we each step out of our boundaries and appreciate all the different cultures and backgrounds. It makes you not only form bonds with people, but it also makes you appreciate where you come from and what your culture has to offer as well.