We Too Sing America Analysis
In current media, it has been acceptable to have an opinion of xenophobia or islamphobia these days. Unfortunately, one couldn’t say it isn’t normal to be segregated against to this day. As the years keep passing, people are failing to change in this great nation of America. America- home of the brave, proud, and loving people. Especially giving the current political climate and environment in the nation, there is an need for a book to explore the issues relating to anti-Muslim, anti-immigration , and national security issues. Deepa Iyer’s , We Too Sing America, serves to help us understand the perceptions, policies, and practices that have shaped life in America after 9/11. From a first hand account, Iyer uses her immigrant background to influence
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From the past to the present, a multitude of racially diverse people has been moving to or being birthed in America. Even though , times have improved for people of color and society is becoming more open. There are still signs of negative aspects that support a racist, homophobic, ego driven society. Personally, I am a product of many of these Majority-minority cities such as New York , Atlanta , and San Francisco. However , as stated , “ The moment when people of color become the majority in the United States sounds great, but it's not going to be a Kumbaya moment ( page 165).”As immigrants and people of color transform the racial dynamics of the workplace, the same ole systematic problems will be present. Just by adding a larger amount of diverse people won't change the problems. This is the problem with modern day companies, groups, and universities in America. They believe by increasing the numbers of people of color, all will be saved and better. Unfortunately, this is not how the world works. The problem might become better or more manageable, but it would be fixed. They are just putting a soft tissue bandage over the problem. One day, the bandage will fly off in the wind or get wet and the problem will haunt them again. This time it will come back infected with bacteria and stronger than the first time. Together with growth and learning, we all can live in a more equitable and equality driven …show more content…
Appendix a served to show people how “ Race talks” can be put in your own hands. Personally, I am not one that enjoys conversations with random people or even friends about issues of race. Furthermore, I never know when there is a appropriate time to bring up the issue in a respectable, polite manner. However, at times, I can see many of my friends and loved ones using insensitive and obsolete language when dealing with race language or dialogue. Nevertheless, as a person that prides himself on inclusion and political correctness, I should be the voice of reason in these situations. A race talk would be a simple addition to a team building exercise. They don’t have to be long- just constructive. The race talk would allow for peoples voices to be heard that don’t usually speak up. These are the most dynamic voices to me. When a person that usually doesn’t speak, have a statement to portray to a group of people- means you are having a great dialogue. In the end , freedom wasn’t accomplished in one day. These are the building blocks that will serve to improve the environment that you surround yourself in. Sometimes it’s the small things , which make the biggest differences. As the book proclaims, We Too Sing America and no one can take that away from
From the past to the present, a multitude of racially diverse people has been moving to or being birthed in America. Even though , times have improved for people of color and society is becoming more open. There are still signs of negative aspects that support a racist, homophobic, ego driven society. Personally, I am a product of many of these Majority-minority cities such as New York , Atlanta , and San Francisco. However , as stated , “ The moment when people of color become the majority in the United States sounds great, but it's not going to be a Kumbaya moment ( page 165).”As immigrants and people of color transform the racial dynamics of the workplace, the same ole systematic problems will be present. Just by adding a larger amount of diverse people won't change the problems. This is the problem with modern day companies, groups, and universities in America. They believe by increasing the numbers of people of color, all will be saved and better. Unfortunately, this is not how the world works. The problem might become better or more manageable, but it would be fixed. They are just putting a soft tissue bandage over the problem. One day, the bandage will fly off in the wind or get wet and the problem will haunt them again. This time it will come back infected with bacteria and stronger than the first time. Together with growth and learning, we all can live in a more equitable and equality driven …show more content…
Appendix a served to show people how “ Race talks” can be put in your own hands. Personally, I am not one that enjoys conversations with random people or even friends about issues of race. Furthermore, I never know when there is a appropriate time to bring up the issue in a respectable, polite manner. However, at times, I can see many of my friends and loved ones using insensitive and obsolete language when dealing with race language or dialogue. Nevertheless, as a person that prides himself on inclusion and political correctness, I should be the voice of reason in these situations. A race talk would be a simple addition to a team building exercise. They don’t have to be long- just constructive. The race talk would allow for peoples voices to be heard that don’t usually speak up. These are the most dynamic voices to me. When a person that usually doesn’t speak, have a statement to portray to a group of people- means you are having a great dialogue. In the end , freedom wasn’t accomplished in one day. These are the building blocks that will serve to improve the environment that you surround yourself in. Sometimes it’s the small things , which make the biggest differences. As the book proclaims, We Too Sing America and no one can take that away from