The American Melting Pot

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This paper explains that all people look different, but every human is created equal; no one can judge if a person is superior over another by appearance alone. The author points out that people who want to immigrate to America often dream the American dream that America would offer opportunities for all to obtain a better life if these individuals compete and show off their abilities in America; however, the first Africans came to America because of forced labor and slavery. The paper concludes that race is based on genetic, cultural, social and historical facts; individuals must come to understand other races, cultures and customs.

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"There is a term that is made by sociologists in America; the Melting Pot. For example, people can boil a soup in a big pot, which needs various items such as carrots, onions, tomatoes, beef, and so on. When it boils all together, the items combine and make a new flavor. Each material has an inherent flavor but it takes on a new flavor by mixing with other materials in the pot. At this point, the pot represents America, and various items mean different races."

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