I believe that the idea of America being viewed as a melting pot or a salad bowl is not accurate. The idea of the melting pot is that all the different cultures in our country end up being reflected in one culture that is common to all. This is not how it is in the United Sates because the culture that is common to all is the dominant groups culture making the melting pot a flawed concept.
In terms of the salad bowl it seems like this way of thinking gives the impression that groups exist in society in a manner that is seperate while maintaining certain institutions and practices. In my opinion this type of thinking could serve the purpose of dividing different groups instead of bringing them together. With that being said I am not sure what would be the best concept to teach to young people. Maybe a concept of a soup or stew where all the ingredients are mixed together but still keep there structure and taste is a better idea.
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