The Reverend Jesse Jackson refers to the United States as a
rainbow and a family quilt. I think of the
American society as a jigsaw puzzle.
There are so many different pieces which can be different shapes and
colors that all intertwine to become one beautiful picture. I think of the American society like a jigsaw
puzzle because every one has a difference whether it be religion, culture, race
etc. who make up the American society. I
can see how the metaphor that America is like a melting pot can be disrespectful. I think that everyone’s difference should be
celebrated. Differences shouldn’t be belittled
and thought of as less valuable. I think
our world would be very boring if it was cookie cutter like and everyone was
the same. The traits that make each one
of us unique are the things that make our society interesting. So by calling it a melting pot it dismisses
everything that makes the American society unique and interesting.
Thank you for your response this week. Just like you I do believe that the term melting pot can sometimes offend people. A melting pot of people refers to every race imagined, in society,all "melted" together as one. But why should everyone be melted when there are some amazing traits and cultural values with each race? The American society should be referred to as a society in which all races are celebrated. i do not know how to make that a metaphor but, I believe one day someone will create one. I cant wait to read other peoples post about their opinion on the melting pot metaphor.
ReplyDeleteWow! Out of all the blogs' metaphors, this one is my favorite. I think a jigsaw puzzle is a great metaphor to describe the diversity within the United States of America. We are all different in our own unique ways, yet when we come together and look at the big picture, our country is beautiful and majestic. Imagine if we were all the same gray squares rather than puzzle pieces. We would form a monotone, uninteresting picture. But fortunately, we are a jigsaw puzzle, and I am proud to say that. I agree. All the cultural diversity here in America does make society more unique and interesting to live in.
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