The Melting Pot Theory

The Melting Pot Theory is to make a group of different people, such as immigrants adapting to the American culture. In a cool way to say it, it is dependent on the image of people from different backgrounds and cultures mixing and melting together into one big cultural pot. The Melting Pot Theory is basically a mixture of cultures, ethnic origins, ideas, religions and traditions. The concept has a conclusion of everyone who stays in the United States, soon becomes a part of a larger culture that is uniquely American. The Melting Pot theory originated from back in the day, when heavy metal cooking pots were made in mills. Many metal pieces were melted down, then fused together to make one strong pot. Some theorists even say that the United States is a stronger country in large part because it welcomes people from all over the world. Each culture that the United States bring in, also comes along with the immigrants culture, causing it to be a more diverse and richer country. With the many cultures that are brought into the Unites States, it creates a more unique mix, causing it to be different. America is an example of a melting pot because immigrants and people from all over the world visit, live, and share thoughts and ideas to create one big …show more content…
Allowing immigrants to come into the United States with the options of adapting to the American culture or transforming to a full fledged American is helpful. They have options they can choose from, but with the Melting Pot Theory, cultures are dying out. All the new cultures coming into the United States with the intent of learning to be American defeats the purpose of being a diverse country. This is why the Salad Bowl Theory is more liked, because the immigrants know the basics of being American, but can also contribute their own traditions and cultures to the