Americanization

Since its creation, the United States of America, has been a country with a mixture of populations and races. As a multiethnic nation, many black people and other cultures from all over the world have been part of this country. Along the years from 1850 to 1920, America has experienced different kinds of xenophobia and racism. The first and biggest racial discrimination has been towards black people, but after the inflow of immigrants and the American foreign policy when other places were being…

Although one 's identity may seem to be a very personal and individual decision, as we shall examine, there can be many historical, socioeconomic, and sociological factors that can directly or indirectly influence this decision. Just as there is a wide range of experiences and circumstances within the Asian American population, so too can there be many different, overlapping, and simultaneous forms of ethnic identity among Asian Americans. One common example is the ethnic identity of Japanese…

Death” are examples of indigenous literature which speaks to the emotions of these often underrepresented communities. Authors Graciela Huinao and May Yang use personification and symbolism respectively to comment on the destruction caused by Americanization and educate communities on the current state of indigenous communities which have…

The late 1800’s and early 1900’s was a time period that can be identified as the Gilded Age era in America. The political and socio-economic climates were rapidly changing, partly in fallout from industrialization and repercussions of rapid urbanization. The industrial revolution transformed what it meant to work, and shaped the once agrarian country into a more consumer driven, capitalistic marketplace. However, during this time period of drastic change in America, different economic classes…

De Genova’ book was an interesting piece to read (not my favorite book that I agree with, but still interesting), and at times I felt frustrated (as a Mexican American) at the things that occurred. To start off, I read Part Two of the book and it had some interesting ideas. One thing that caught my attention right from the start was, “The racial factor, which ostensibly united them, was the center of their dispute” (De Genova 94). This passage was interesting to me because it clearly shows the…

achieve. Ford is not only alluded to represent a central deity, but his name is also used representatively to draw a contrast between America and the World State. Ford and America are alluded to in order to condemn scientific advancements and Americanization (Mecker 1). By utilizing Ford, Huxley challenges readers to question their societal values. He wants them to value compassion and morality over consumerism and materialism. Even if people relish Americanization’s effects on daily life, most…

Growing up, social and economic minorities learn to be hyper-aware that each of their actions has social ramifications. One fears their actions will reflect poorly on his or her race, and that he or she owes to it his or her people to be better. One fears being caught up in the Cycle of Poverty, and feels he or she need to work twice as hard to have half of what everyone else has. They feel pressure to dress nice, and speak intelligently. To succeed, one will change their name, phase out his or…

Culture and Family Factors of Anxiety Introduction Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, all individuals experience anxiety at any point of the developmental stages. Culture and family are two of the major contributing factors of anxiety in young, middle, and older adulthood. These factors can have both positive and adverse effects depending on the situation and developmental stage. Factors that contribute to culture anxiety in late adulthood in any social setting are…

In the 21st Century, McDonalds is viewed as a foundation of one of the most significant developments in modern society and plays a major influence to substantial parts of the world. Ritzer (2015. P.1) coined the term ‘McDonaldization’ and defined it as “the process by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate more and more sectors of American society as well as of the rest of the world.” The theory consists of various dimensions which has allowed McDonalds to…

1) Primarily, President Theodore Roosevelt believed that the strict definition of the American was a citizen who proudly stood for their country and no one else. No matter where they were born, if this person came with the intention to stay and support their new country, then they were considered American by definition. Roosevelt believed that all immigrants who came to America should be given all the rights an American citizen would receive. This way they did not build resentment against the…