...security that is supposed to be offered from it. For many people, the United States is the only home that they have ever known, many people were even born and raised in America, but because their parents are immigrants, families are torn apart, and America then becomes a source of suffering and misery rather than a place of refuge. By discriminating against different cultures and turning people in need of a home away, we are going directly against our roots and core values as Americans. It is printed inside the Statue of Liberty that all who are in need of a home are welcome here, our government is now contradicting these sentiments. I believe that all people deserve a place in which they can feel safe, and if they do not feel safe in the place from which they come, they should absolutely be able to come to a new place to be safe and happy. This is why we need to stop discriminating against entire groups of people based on the actions of a few. To truly understand how to fix this current issue, however, I believe that it is of the utmost importance to learn about America’s history with immigration and understand where its stance on immigration stems from. While Trump’s bills on immigration are more restrictive than other presidents’ in the past, there are similarities between them. Priscilla Alvarez, an assistant editor at The Atlantic, has found that, while America has not simply banned groups of people from entering the country in recent years, there have been very roundabout...
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...I am applying to the FLAS fellowship for the opportunity to immerse myself in Turkish and Russian culture and to enhance my skills in cross-cultural communication. My primary focus in my Master’s program is Russia and other post-Soviet countries; however, I would like to broaden my foundation by beginning Turkish as a third language, and conducting a comparative study on international exchanges and its effect on diplomatic relations within the REECAS and Turkish regions. Through my professional endeavors, I would like to encourage a more thorough knowledge on the various cultures around the world utilizing international exchange organizations to assist incoming migrants, students, and refugees. Knowing their background, what they had experienced, and how they got to where they are now is important in assisting them in the most relatable and reliable way....
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...Andrew Fishman American Prison Willy Loman, the main character in Arthur Miller’s play, Death of a Salesman, wants to live the American dream. He is consumed with his own misguided beliefs regarding success, which causes his life to be similar what Wyoming Senator Craig L. Thomas said about the American Dream: “You stuff Someone into the American dream, and it becomes a prison.” Willy’s obsession with the American Dream, believing that being well liked equates with success, keeps both he and his sons in a state of emotional immaturity. These beliefs causes the American Dream to be a prison. The Loman family’s American Dream becomes their prison, constructed of deception and false pride. They cannot escape their immature behavior of manipulating, lying, and bragging, never realizing that this behavior prevents them from success. The Loman Family is so caught up on the American Dream that they give up happiness for the business world, they do this even though the do not like to be in business. Throughout the book Willy is so concentrated on teaching his kids the American Dream that he and his kids fails to recognize their aspirations which causes them to continually be stuck in their American Dream prison. As Willy and Happy are locked up in the prison Biff realizes that he is not a business guy and that allows him to be happy. Willy is too stuck in the idea of the American Dream and the narrow minded approach of success to do what he wants. One example of this...
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...American Propaganda Propaganda has proven to be a valuable tool when trying to persuade others during a war. It has proven to bring out the best qualities in a nation, and it has also shown the ability to voice the true feelings of the people. For example, propaganda has been used to increase patriotism in times of conflict in America, and it has also been used to dissuade others from wanting bloodshed. “Uncle Sam” is a large and well-known piece of propaganda in America, and it has been used with countless different mediums to display the true outlook of the citizens. James Montgomery Flagg was responsible for illustrating the classic "I Want YOU for U.S. Army" poster, and an anonymous publisher created the “I Want OUT” poster. Both works used patriotic influences, the need of the country, and a sense of responsibility to persuade the American people; however, their goals were very different. The “I Want YOU for U.S. Army” poster was incredibly effective in bringing out a strong sense of patriotism within the American people. Covered with red, white, and blue colored clothing, including a top hat with stars on it, Uncle Sam directly represented America. Uncle Sam was actually modeled after Flagg himself, but he was made to look older and with a long white goatee. This was done “to save the modeling fee” ("The Most Famous Poster"). Uncle Sam was an older-looking fellow with white hair, portraying wisdom. He also wore a suit and tie, displaying class and integrity. These characteristics...
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...anything he want.” The freedom not only exists in human rights, but also exists in human willings, such as moving into place that people would like to live, choosing jobs that people would like to enjoy, and so on. Then, the author put emphasis on Americans’ personalities in workplace. First one, nothing is impossible. Americans think they can do anything. Afterwards, the author mentioned the second personality of Americans in the workplace, just a matter of effort. In my opinion, the second one is the base of the first one; in other words, Americans believe in themselves, failure is from a lack of effort. They can do anything by hard working. For instance, professor Ross mentioned an example of “nothing is impossible”--in several years ago, Boston Celtics won the champion in NBA, when they were celebrating, KG yelled, “ Nothing is impossible! Nothing is impossible.” It expressed that they trained hardly, and tried their best to win every single game. By the way, I think it was a kind of advertisement, because “Nothing is impossible” is slogan of Adidas, and Adidas was sponsor of KG. Next, the author said that Americans are driven people. Americans very much admire what they call “passion” in their employees. Having passion means being excited and enthusiastic about what you do, but it means something more; people with passion are never satisfied and never give up. (p 27) I want to talk about the difference of passion in employees between Americans and Chinese. I think Americans’...
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...The American Dream is represented through many books and texts that we read throughout our high school years. Three of the main text that highlight the American Dream as a whole are The Crucible, The Great Gatsby, and Of Mice and Men. These stories although very different still have a similar message from the author who wrote it. The time frame for each story is different to express how the American Dream has always been there and will always be something that Americans can thrive for. These stories show how they had religious freedom, personal freedom, and material aspirations. All the characters in these stories all wanted something even if they were poor or rich. They pursued happiness and wanted to achieve the pronounced “American Dream”....
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... I can honestly say that I learned such much in Culture Diversity Class. I learned many not only learned many things regarding my culture but also with other different cultures. The United States has many cultures races and ethnicities which include whites, African America, Native Hawaiian, Native American, Alaska Native, also Asian and American Indian. This class was really eye opener to me and I hope it’s the same with every student. I learned so much about diversity in American and how we are all same but different in some way. For an example two people with different races like an American and Muslim American, they have to different beliefs but there here in the United States to pursue their happiness and have the American dream where they can be free and work and have life. The United States has changed from having segregation, discrimination to having respectful community. I learned so much about my racial group. I honestly believe that the Mexican Americans are one of the hardworking groups here in the United States. They would work for anyone who is willing to pay even thought the pay isn’t good. Many American –White think this is a disadvantage to them because they see it as the Mexican –Americans come here to the United to steal their job just because they are willing to work for less pay. I have come across many Americans who are lazy and don’t want to work so how is it okay to say that Mexican Americans want to steal their jobs when some don’t even want to work...
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...The American Dream What is the American dream you might ask. To tell you the truth the American dream is not just one idea, but many ideas that fit into one single belief.These beliefs will be different depending on the that you ask which is why I believe it is many ideas that go along with one single belief. To find out what the American dream is will be difficult. If you want to know what it is you must figure it out yourself because everyone will have a different opinion than you. The general idea of the American dream is basically having freedom. There are a few different types of freedom we can take advantage of. One type of freedom is the freedom of speech which is one of my favorite.This type of freedom gives us the right to be able to express ourselves without being afraid that we will be prosecuted or killed. Everyone in this country has a right to believing in there own beliefs. Freedom of speech helps get the citizens involved in what they believe is the best way to run this country. Although the president is the one that that helps make major decisions, we are the the ones who elected him which means that those decision were based off of our votes. The other type of freedom that I feel is important is the freedom of religion. This is a big part of the American dream because most people leave there country to be able to choose what religion they want to be. Freedom of religion should be the belief that we can decide for ourselves, but sadly some...
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...oneself’s way to the American Dream there will be distractions and ourselves can easily be derailed. For my song, I chose MKTO-American Dream.This social issue is shown in Of Mice And Men heavily throughout the book it seems as if John Steinbeck does not believe In the American dream. The social issue of the American dream is shown in the book Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck. The evidence provided very early on in the beginning of the book. “There is a path through the willows and among the sycamores, a path beaten hard by boys coming down from the ranches to swim in the deep pool, and beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in the evening to jungle-up near water” as you read the quote you are thinking about the American Dream. As the men went down to the river, they each had some sort of “American Dream”. We each have had dreams about the future of what we want to make of ourselves. I feel as if he said that relationships are distractions unless the said persons in a relationship with is helping Themselves achieve Thou goal/dream. Another quote to support this idea is, “Lennie watched him with wide eyes, and old Candy watched him too. Lennie said softly, "We could live offa the fatta the lan'." "Sure,"...
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...What is the American Dream and can it even be defined as one thing or is it a giant topic. The American dream has caused many debates and conversations around the country and the world. Something has to attract immigrants to the country every year in the thousands. My vision of the American Dream is that you can get what you want by working hard with what little you have. Similar to Greg Awtry’s quote “The American Dream is achieving prosperity through hard work”. Most Americans want money without the work they only want to get and not give, but a bridge that does not give to certain conditions will break. Our nation is greedy our dreams consist of becoming rich and doing what we want. My dream is to become a professional...
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...Ernest Miller Hemingway was an American journalist and author. His writing style was very different from others because he didnt use that much adverbs/ adjectives or didnt really descriped the characters in his stories but let them speak through their actions. His language was really simple so averyone could understand. However, he used the ”Iceberg theory” which means that the surface of the story is simple, but below the surface is the structure more complex. He had a high degree of detail in description of places/things and his typically themes in his stories were love, war, loss, wildness etc.. Cat in the rain Writtin by Hemingway and publised in 1925. An American couple is on vacation in Italy. The American wife sees a cat outside in the rain and she wants it very bardly, so she goes out to get it but the cat is gone. She goes back to her hotel room and starts a conversation with her husband. She tells him the things she wants but her husband doesnt seem to be interested at all. But in the end, the padrone comes with a cat to her. There is a very long description of the enviroment (typical Hemingway style). ”In the good weather there was always an artist with his easel. Artists liked the way the palms grew and the bright colors of the hotels facing the gardens and the sea.” First of all, he descripes the enviroment like it’s summer but then he writes that it’s raining. It’s sympolizes their relationship. First it was great and they were happy but then it all...
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...The American track record of its treatment to African Americans is saturated discrimination and segregation. To fight against the separate but equal reality African Americans, chose different ways to protest against that reality. It was through the different forms of writings that some educated and distinguished African American writers tried to portray the notion of double consciousness. Double consciousness is a term created by famous Harlem Renaissance writer W.E.B DuBois. The term double consciousness defines the action of African Americans to not only view themselves from their own unique perspective, but to also view themselves as they might be perceived by others ( in this case white people). Harlem Renaissance period provided the African American writers with the opportunity to expose the majority to double consciousness. It allowed the Caucasians to see the internal conflict of keeping with one’s heritage but wanting to make it in America under “white” standards. W.E.B Du Bois first citied double consciousness in The Souls of Black Folk and his writings signify “how a veil has come to be put over African-Americans, so that others do not see them as they are; African-Americans are obscured in America; they cannot be seen clearly, but only through the lens of race prejudice. Till this very day many African-Americans feel “unwanted” in America. I think back to a news video I saw about a black man named Earl Sampson that was arrested fifty six times and stopped and...
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...what type of parents you have and etc. can determine how you develop. Also your ethnicity or race can affect how you develop and “grow up”. What I am interested in learning more about is how Asian American parents help their child develop and why it is seen as if African American children don’t strive or have the motivation to succeed as well as Asian American children. Although this may be a stereotype, it is what I see a lot; from my own experiences and from how the media portrays this. When I say media, I mean the news and movies. I want to find out what these two parents are doing differently and how we can get both groups of kids to succeed equally. What I am trying to focus my research on are children from African American families and Asian families. I want to focus on these two groups because they seem like they are on two different spectrums of learning ways. I don’t know this for sure yet. What I think is that Asian parents are a maybe stricter than African American parents. While some African American parents may just want their child to graduate from high school, Asian parents may want their child to finish high school, college, and graduate school. These things do depend on the environment of the family and the how much money the family makes and other factors can affect the child’s development. The questions that I would ask myself are what do these two types...
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...The American dream today and the American dream back in the day has a few things that are different and many things that are like. The old American dream was to have a job, a family, a house, and even a dog. People sixty years ago lived in a different world we lived in today, such as the husband going to work, and the wife staying home with the kids. A lot of things have changed, but the American dream hasn’t changed much except for new technology. The American dream today is to have a house, a family, a job, and things such as computers and cars. In my opinion I feel like the American dream is something to work for. I personally want the American dream when I get out of college, but in today’s economy it is a little harder to obtain. I feel like if the economy gets any worse the American dream as we know it will just be to live, I know it sounds extreme, but if people keep losing jobs and our political leaders don’t make the right choices that will be the out come. I was thought in economics that the economy was getting better, which I feel is completely wrong this is my reason why. A person can show a chart on how the United States production in goods has gone up or the unemployment rate has gone down. The fact of the matter is people are still losing their homes and being forced to become homeless. The estimated number of families losing their homes a day is 120, which shows more than a little chart can. I hope the government can fix this growing problem before there is no...
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...In the United States, Americans are usually seen as respectful persons who are willing to sacrafise themselves for their well big of their country. That is not all true because every single American are different in many factors. They could have different opinions and beliefs. Some might be very quiet, shy, share different political views, wealthy, different race, while others are quite the opposite. Just because one particular American has been involved in something bad, means that every American will be or do the same. Some do consider to find a way to help out and saver their country and their people, but others unfortunately do not. Those Americans who consider not helping is mostly because they do not want to deal with the problem and...
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