Ethnic Identity

Ethnic Identity should not be used to determine who is an American claims Vicky T, in the article, "Ethnic Identity in the United States?" She says that even if someone maintains cultural practices with another country that should not define someone 's ethnic identification. However, someone who comes from Germany or Russia will not be identified as European American. In fact, they will just be considered as white or Caucasian, even if they do retain practice elements from other cultures, stresses T. The author also emphasizes the feeling of de-legitimization when claiming the American title, since many are too hasty when considering others as being just American. I agree that we should not use individual’s ethnic identity to determine who …show more content…
The United States is known for its melting pot, where all races, and ethnicities, come together to live in one place. With so much diversity, one is able to see people with more than one ethnicity. Although, many multicultural background people are forced to choose one racial group, when these individuals are able to settle between two or more different cultures, these individuals will be better equipped. This means that they will be able to understand other ethnicities, and have an open mind about mixed diverse environments. Also, when these individuals are unworried of their different cultures, it will be easier for them to transition between different cultural mental attitudes. This is important because those who are of different ethnic backgrounds, they will be able to fit in more easily because they understand cultural differences. For instance, in the article, “Self-Identified Multicultural Individuals Realize real benefits,” Alice LaPlan states that all that matters is whether multicultural individuals acknowledged their multicultural identity. She explains that those who are identified as multiracial will assimilate into both racially homogenous and racially mixed environments. LaPlan says that many times individuals are forced to identify who they are with one race over another. She explains how feeling comfortable with different cultures might be able to better …show more content…
Family are those who share connections to their own culture, and are able to accept different cultures coming together. When two people from different cultures come together and bond, they have created a family of two different cultural backgrounds. Therefore, once a couple has children, their children will have a stronger understanding of who they are despite them coming from different cultural backgrounds. This is because children will be able to mix and match different cultural aspects from both parents which means the most to them; therefore, creating a diverse ethnic background. This couple has created a family based on their different cultures, and has also accepted their overall culture which is American. Families participate in the American culture because they get involved in American events, which entitle them to become more Americanized. This creates a tighter family bond as they are able to comprehend what it means to be from different cultures. For example, in the article “Immigration and American identity,” Stephanie Condon explains a story of a girl named Kimberly who comes from parents of different cultures. The author states that Kimberly’s Arab-American identity has become meaningful to her as she got older. Condon says that Kimberly thinks that the bond her family shares is a unit of their strong connection to their culture. Condon explains Kimberly’s