Multiculturalism vs Assimilation America is a place where many cultures and races co-exist, so there are many different opinions and beliefs. Of course there is bound to be tension and misunderstandings, which unfortunately escalates (in some cases) into violence that we hear about in the media. So what is the solution? Should we all assimilate to one standard or should we recognize our individual cultures and consider ourselves multicultural? The answer is not an easy one to define. America is made up of the gray area between these two opposing views. Thomas Bray, an editor for the Detroit News talks about the recent poll against bilingual education in California in his editorial, Memorial Day and Multiculturalism, in which he presents a strong argument for assimilation, "A nation unsure of it's roots and values may not survive long as a nation- witness how close even `multicultural` Canada is coming to crack up because of the drive by separatist French Quebec to secede and form an independent nation.". (Bray, 3) Bray suggests that to be a strong nation, we need to define what is `American` and everyone should live up to one standard. American culture, beliefs, and values should all be defined. Bray says that if we don't have one standard than how can we be as one nation? How can we be identified as one nation? He emphasizes the need for assimilation, "Assimilation is a bad word these days. But it's a tested method of achieving `E pluribus Unum`. (Bray, 4) Perhaps it need not be harshly administered in the old days, but a country that has no standards to assimilate to is a country without a core and a country deep in trouble." Bray's view is that of many Americans who think that America and American culture should be defined with roots that go deep into British history, and not by it's many other roots around the world. That America can be defined by one mainstream culture that everyone in the country assimilates to. I believe that there are too many different people in the country to think that everyone is the same. The fact is that people are different, and no one can change that. As part of our study of culture, my peers and I were asked to write a paper reflecting our own cultural background. I have always considered myself "all American". I shop, I eat fast food, I drive my own car, and watch too much television.
Throughout history, there have been various perspectives of multicultural differences. According to Meriam Webster (n.d.), culture is “the beliefs, customs, arts, institutions, and the thoughts or products of a particular society or group.” Unfortunately, African Americans, Native Americans, Italians, Irish, Jews as well as various other cultural groups have been profoundly discriminated against and negatively stereotyped (Good Therapy org.). With the frequent mingling of cultures in educational settings, the workplace, and in the social arena, we are bound to encounter cultural differences.
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Literature offers readers a variety of characters. In “Hero Journey” books, the protagonist is placed on a road that will take them on a challenging adventure that brings out their courage and willingness to defend others. However, to be able to be called a hero, one must go through change. In particular, the character or protagonist goes through life changes that challenge their existing perspective on life. They begin to look at the world they used to live in differently, because the world they used to live is no longer exist. The first steps in the journey are: accepting the call, crossing the threshold, and making allies. These three beginning steps will allow a hero to progress in their passage to become a hero. This is just how Clarissa Fray begins her journey in Cassandra Clare’s novel City of Bones: Mortal Instruments. In the beginning, Clarissa learns about whom she really is and the truth about her mother. Then she learns that the world she lives in is not as normal as she thought it to be. As her adventure continues, she becomes allies with a mundane, a Shadow hunter and a werewolf to find her mother and protect the world.
The story of Robin Hood is more of an invented character than a real person. Robin Hood probably was not even his real name as criminals and thieves were sometimes called something along the lines of Robin Hood as a nickname.
Over the years, many films and TV shows were made telling the story of the legendary Robin Hood. One of the best Robin Hood films is The Adventures of Robin Hood, released on May 14, 1938. The film takes place in 1191 when the king of England, Richard the Lionheart, is taken captive the Duke of Austria, Leopold V, while he was traveling back to England from fighting in the Crusades. After learning of Richard’s capture, his brother, Prince John, takes over the throne and oppresses the Saxons. Robin Hood, being a Saxon nobleman, opposes John on his actions and tells him that he will do anything he could to return Richard to his throne. To rebel against John, Robin Hood recruits a group of followers to help him fight against Prince John and his forces.
The core standards of America are founded, in principle, on the basis of its diversity and equality among citizens. Begin- ning with its Declaration of Independence, the United States distinguished itself from other modern nation-states by establishing a country of men who were different but equal. Yet, despite the unifying images America projects within and beyond its borders, the idea behind E Pluribus Unum does not resound as one might assume it would.
The United States has been, and is, a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. As
This essay will be covering chapters five through eight of the Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. It will include a general half page summary of each chapter. There will also be a conclusion at the end. In order to summarize the chapters, there must be a main character introduction. Robin Hood is the main character. He and the Sheriff have had a few feuds through the book (considering he is an outlaw). Little John is Robin Hood’s right hand man or “lieutenant,” as stated by Allen W. Wright. The Sheriff of Nottingham is a greedy sheriff who is very focused on capturing Robin Hood.
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In today’s society, Cultural diversity in the United States of America can be seen in all aspects of life, such as in the media, workplace, household, and schools. Cultural diversity is defined as the characteristic of diverse cultures, as contradicting to monoculture, as in a homogenization of cultures, affiliated to cultural decay. In this present stage America, most individuals inaccurately use phrases such as “American culture,” or “Western culture,” as if such common and standardized cultures exist. People, in general, neglect to acknowledge the presence of cultural diversity, and cultural differences within the American society.
If I spread around several arrows in the target area and another one subsequently hits and splits one of them, the result is also called a Robin Hood shot; although this was not done on purpose. In fact, it is rather a nuisance, because of the inevitable damage to the arrows.
To modern day society, the name “Robin Hood” brings about the discussion of a heroic outlaw in English folklore. Although many people see Robin Hood as just an archer and a swordsman of Nottingham, he was so much more. He worked for the common good of the people and despised the wealthy. In current day, he is infamous for robbing the rich and giving to the poor alongside his Merry Men. There are countless tales and ballads relating to Robin Hood. Some tales include; “Robin Hood and the Monk,” “A Gest of Robyn Hode,” and “Robyn Hood and the Shryff off Nottyngham.” There are many more tales with the earliest dating back to the fourteenth century. With there being so many tales, many people question if Robin Hood was real or fake, and others believe
First, to really dig into Robins Hood?s identity, one needs to understand the legends that consume this character. He was known for stealing from
In 1997, after ejecting the Conservative Party at the elections, the Labour government made the introduction of a minimum wage its first priority. As a result of the National Minimum Wage Act of 1998, the Low Pay Commission (LPC) was established. This commission is an independent body composed of 9 Low Pay Commissioners representing the different social partners with people chosen amongst employees, employers or with an academic background. The comm...
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