Melting Pot or Salad Bowl

INTRODUCTION:

For much of U.S. history, we have prided ourselves on being a so-called melting pot. The process by which different cultural groups are stirred into the pot and create a common culture is a form of assimilation. It is in contrast to the notion that the United States is a salad bowl, where individuals maintain elements of their cultural heritage, but mix with other individuals from diverse backgrounds to create one big salad. This idea of the salad bowl corresponds with the concept of pluralism.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Which metaphor—the salad or the melting pot—do you think best describes the United States historically?
  • Which metaphor do you think best describes our society today?
  • Is one pattern more beneficial for society than the other?

Special Instructions:

Create a 1 page essay in APA Format according to the instructions above. Use 2 academically reviewed sources for references. Be sure to utilize in-text citations.

 
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