Theories

I think the M&M theory is a clever theory. I do not completely agree with the salad bowl or melting pot theory, simply because I see a lot of problems still with them. But I have difficulty thinking of something else, just because our society is so diverse, and part of me feels putting a label on it, is teaching kids how to approach certain groups. With the melting pot, people might see this as that assimilation is the right way for groups to fit in. With the salad bowl, they might see this as groups being different and separate from themselves. I believe that groups should keep some of their own cultures, but still seen the same way as any other American. I think the M&M theory is clever because it could be taught that yea groups may be different, but inside they are all the same. But there could be issues with this theory too, and I agree with another post that this could turn into a color issue. Where students see the M&M theory as teaching kids to tell the difference between groups is by their color, which could be seen as a step back. I think though that choosing one theory to teach students may not be the right approach. Just simply because theories can be interpreted in many different ways and taken in many different ways. Teachers should find a way to teach students about groups differences but at the same time, talk about how everyone is the same.



Cassandra Paternosh #10