America is called the worlds Melting POT because people the world over came here to be Americans. Yes they still keep there traditional customs but, they also assimilate into American society. Why then are we seeing a Growing Number who appear to wanna Change America to Suit There needs and Customs rather than to simply Blend in and Join the Melting pot.
2006-09-12 14:58:52 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
My grandparents were legal immigrants and we still have MANY of the same traditions and customs of their homelands, however we are as American as they come. The difference is we only show our heritage at home and when asked, but we knew better than to throw our ethnicity in anyone's face or use it as an excuse for anything. Plus no one from my bloodline has ever been on any form of social services and we're damn proud of that fact.
2006-09-12 15:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kris B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Due to the apparent ignorant response thus far from some people the important thing is that we all pull together as ONE! We can freely exchange ideas, vote as we please, debate, argue, write do whatever, but we must ultimately must work together with one goal and accept the common goals of the group, support and help our neighbors.
I personally have seen as a victim of Hurricane Katrina people total strangers from all over the United States, all Religions, all Races work together to help us down here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is an experience that you would think could never happen! Talk about a MELTING POT we continue to still have one down here, I have witnessed the absolute best of Mankind!
Never say that we are not a melting pot! I can prove that when the going gets tough WE PULL TOGETHER AS ONE, NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS, STRANGERS HELPING STRANGERS!
THANK YOU AMERICA FROM MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
APS
2006-09-12 22:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If we equate the U.S. as "pot" then we citizens would be considered its "stew".
The key to a good stew is that each individual ingredient not only keep it's original characteristics (flavor, texture, color and aroma) but add to the flavor of the stew as a whole.
Now if you want everyone to truly "melt" together you would have to take that wonderful hearty soup, pour it into a blender and hit puree.
Continue to mix until all ingredients are fully assimilated.
Now pour that into a cup and then compare it to a regular bowl of stew.
now which looks more appetizing...the warm bowl of normal stew or the meat and vegetable shake by it's side?
2006-09-12 22:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by zonumb 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the theory of a melting pot forces immigrants who come to America to sacrifice their culture, their language, their customs.... in order to become "American"....... in the early 1900's the influx of immigrants coming from Europe did well in giving up their culture to assimilate..... this process of assimilation is reductionistic in that it forces you to give up who you are to become be accepted in American culture... it wasn't easy but it worked for them....
the new wave of immigrants (mostly from Latin America and parts of south-east Asia) haven't assimilated well into American culture..... they don't feel that in order to become American that you have to sacrifice your language, your culture..... they want to keep both...... another important factor is that many don't want to assimilate into American culture because those that do aren't so readily accepted into mainstream America anyway..... the physical characteristics are much more visible than those of the first wave of immigrants.....
contrary to what you make think.... America is not a melting pot.... think of race relations in America.... .they are not better now then they were 50 years ago.... progress sometimes seems obvious but at other times.... we go back +50 years.....
America can best be described as a salad bowl.... where we are all united under this great nation of ours with our own unique individual characteristics.... just like a salad!!!!!!!
2006-09-12 23:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
We are no longer a melting pot because we have overflowed. People, in general, always believe they are right. You put 6 different people of 6 different races and religions in one room and see how long peace lasts.. We all have our own identities and I plan on keeping mine!
2006-09-12 23:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by amber 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
America is called a melting pot because those who go there for a better life (or whatever) have American ideals thrusted upon them.
2006-09-12 22:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you've ever seen metal being melted down in a melting pot, there's this nasty stuff called "slag" that is impurities in the metal that floats to the surface and must be discarded. If it is left in there the impurities weaken the metal and eventually cause it to fail, or corrode. I say it's time for a little "slag" removal!
2006-09-12 22:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Boof 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
They don't want to BECOME Americans. They want all the benefits of being American, but want to retain allegiance to their country of origin. Unfortunately, the American Left encourages them by insisting on dividing everyone up into ethnic and cultural groups and mandating "diversity" and "multi-culturalism" everywhere they can. I'm not against having pride in your heritage or maintaining family traditions and customs. But, I am against people refusing to assimilate into the culture at large.
2006-09-12 22:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by Eric H 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋
It's not a melting pot, more of a salad bowl. But I think you should have to at least speak English to get in, other countries want you to know their language...
2006-09-12 22:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is a very good question. I am interested to hear the answers to that one.
I am at a loss. If people want to be here so bad, then they should "blend" instead of "fight" American ways.
2006-09-12 22:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋