Why I Could Never Hate America
Everybody perceives situations differently, but that is how people make more informed future decisions. When it comes to analyzing countries, there are many factors to consider. America is perceived by other countries as a country where human rights are valued, but there is still a lot of Anti-Americanism in the world. Citizens of other countries hold onto this Anti-Americanism which stems from the attitudes of the foreign policy makers in America, however the citizens of America view themselves to live in an educated, diverse country.
America is perceived to be a powerful country, however, it isn’t always for the right reasons. Countries perceive America to be the type to poke into international affairs whenever there is a chance for America …show more content…
Another aspect is the capitalist economy that America has. What most seem to find unappealing about the U.S. is its retaliation against foreigners. Mehdi Hasan writes in, Why I Could Never Hate America, that it wasn’t necessarily the people in America that sparked Anti-Americanism, it was the way officials felt they had the right to question those who seemed suspicious, and it was up to them who deemed those who fit within that category. Currently, America is seen to other countries as shutting out the rest of the world, especially with the recent President-Elect, Donald Trump. The talk of a wall being built gives off the perception that America does not want to be refuge for the citizens of other countries, which goes against the ideals of previous leaders of America when they described what America is all about, which countries perceive to be …show more content…
The fact that Americans tend to find themselves mediating international affairs shows that they find themselves to be important enough to do that. However, most Americans seem to question each other; America is made up of many different people with many different views that it is overwhelming. For the most part, Americans see the TSA and Border Control as a necessity because it’s to help keep Americans safe from another attack. Citizens that live in America perceive it to be a diverse place to live, and anyone who does live here can express themselves in whatever way they please. There are still fights for equality going on in America. Many citizens believe America does not treat women with equality, especially in the workplace.
America is also home to many of the world’s top Universities and Colleges, which citizens believe this portrays that America is educated. However, in Americans are Tuning Out the World, studies show only 8.6 percent of Americans study a foreign language in college. This may not show that Americans aren’t educated, however it does show that they aren’t serious about globalization because without solid communication, countries cannot further their
America is perceived to be a powerful country, however, it isn’t always for the right reasons. Countries perceive America to be the type to poke into international affairs whenever there is a chance for America …show more content…
Another aspect is the capitalist economy that America has. What most seem to find unappealing about the U.S. is its retaliation against foreigners. Mehdi Hasan writes in, Why I Could Never Hate America, that it wasn’t necessarily the people in America that sparked Anti-Americanism, it was the way officials felt they had the right to question those who seemed suspicious, and it was up to them who deemed those who fit within that category. Currently, America is seen to other countries as shutting out the rest of the world, especially with the recent President-Elect, Donald Trump. The talk of a wall being built gives off the perception that America does not want to be refuge for the citizens of other countries, which goes against the ideals of previous leaders of America when they described what America is all about, which countries perceive to be …show more content…
The fact that Americans tend to find themselves mediating international affairs shows that they find themselves to be important enough to do that. However, most Americans seem to question each other; America is made up of many different people with many different views that it is overwhelming. For the most part, Americans see the TSA and Border Control as a necessity because it’s to help keep Americans safe from another attack. Citizens that live in America perceive it to be a diverse place to live, and anyone who does live here can express themselves in whatever way they please. There are still fights for equality going on in America. Many citizens believe America does not treat women with equality, especially in the workplace.
America is also home to many of the world’s top Universities and Colleges, which citizens believe this portrays that America is educated. However, in Americans are Tuning Out the World, studies show only 8.6 percent of Americans study a foreign language in college. This may not show that Americans aren’t educated, however it does show that they aren’t serious about globalization because without solid communication, countries cannot further their