Melting Pot Vs. The Salad Bowl (Culture Wise)

LoathsomePete · 10-09-2009, 10:04 AM

So what do we think about it? Is it right to ask that cultures completely assimilate themselves into ours (that being, the US) when they move here? Is it right to tell people to learn our language when there isn't a National Language set up? Are we doing ourselves any good if we disallow the ability for other cultures to practice their beliefs in our country?

This question created a very interesting English class for me a few days ago, it showcased the darker, more ignorant side of a lot of students. Now I'm not saying I judge them on that (although my opinions of a few did drop dramatically) I'm just curious as to what some of us think as far as letting other cultures practice their ways of life in this country (outside perspectives from the U.K., Canada, Australia, etc. are allowed and encouraged).

So.... what do we think?

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Melting Pot Vs. The Salad Bowl (Culture Wise) So what do we think about it? Is it right to ask that cultures completely assimilate themselves into ours (that being, the US) when they move here? Is it right to tell people to learn our language when there isn't a National Language set up? Are we doing ourselves any good if we disallow the ability for other cultures to practice their beliefs in our country? This question created a very interesting English class for me a few days ago, it showcased the darker, more ignorant side of a lot of students. Now I'm not saying I judge them on that (although my opinions of a few did drop dramatically) I'm just curious as to what some of us think as far as letting other cultures practice their ways of life in this country (outside perspectives from the U.K., Canada, Australia, etc. are allowed and encouraged). So.... what do we think? __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too