Through the readings and the films we have been looking over in class the reoccurring theme seems to be that “whites” are the only true American citizens. The rest who can not be classified as “white” are mainly seen as their own race or less than a citizen (I believe that one of the readings referred to it as a “second class citizen”) which in all honesty is just ridiculous. The main criteria needed is to be Caucasian/European since it was decided that skin color alone couldn’t prove anything. I feel as though not much has changed in regards to the social definition of citizenship because things such as discrimination, racism and more are still very apparent in modern day. Many people are under the false impression that because their a certain race they are more American than someone who might be considered different. Rather than seeing everyone in America who lived here or became part of the society as an American, society continues to separate us based on actions and cultures. It shouldn’t matter what culture you follow for someone to be considered an American citizen yet it still happens where we are all divided. It shouldn’t be like that because we all live amongst each other and being hateful towards each other based on something stupid like race is just a waste of time. People are not defined by their race or culture specifically because there is much more to people then that. However the current government in the U.S does not help to search for a solution but rather it drives many more apart giving the feeling of superiority to some and allowing the mistreatments of others with only the idea of superiority supporting their actions. This is not how citizens should be treated, every citizen contributes to American society in some way or form and everyone should be treated equally. America isn’t perfect but with the path America is on now I wouldn’t be surprised at how many people will turn on it.
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Hi Anaise Baez,
Wow, I liked what you wrote and thank you for sharing it. I like your last words, for me it is very true for social today “America isn’t perfect but with the path America is on now I wouldn’t be surprised at how many people will turn on it. “
I agree with your opinion. The current U.S. government does not seem to help put forward a solution, but rather maximizes discrimination. In a society where people live together, it is foolish to be separated and discriminated against by race or cultural differences.
It does seem like there has been a pretty common superiority complex amongst specific groups in our history. I also agree with you in pointing out that not should race not matter in being considered a U.S. citizen, but culture doesn’t matter as well. I don’t think anybody should have to subscribe to or assimilate into a specific culture in order to be considered a citizen. The greatest part about this country is that there are so many different people with different cultures.
America is not as great as it should be, the imperialism and fascism is revolting
Hi Anaise,
I liked your thoughts. Yes, it is indeed true that our culture, race should not be a means to determine citizenship and status in different sectors but it still does. People’s capability is defined by their actions, their presence, contributions ( be it little does not matter) etc. So, to divide people based on their ethnical background is ridiculous.
I agree with what you said race should not be a factor in determining citizenship. Under the current administration, they further push the idea to discriminate others from their background just like in the past.