Distinguish between the "melting pot" and "salad bowl" concepts of U.S. diversity. Which metaphor is more applicable to your community? Why?
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Describe the melting pot concept of diversity as the process of immigrant assimilation into U.S. culture and the sharing of common political values such as individualism and majority rule.
2. Contrast the melting pot with the idea of the salad bowl where differences are encouraged and are seen as enhancing the whole.
3. Apply one of the metaphors to the student's community, explaining how it emphasizes either assimilation or diversity.
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