Monday, February 28, 2011
My Culture and Your Culture
There was a time many people remained distant in their own communities and only associated with people they knew. Men and women of their own cultures may only associate with others in the same culture. People went generations without speaking to anyone outside their cultures. During the days of Immigration to the United States, the only form of contact with outsiders walking down Main Street. People of their own "kind" would live together in the same neighborhood. Socializing beyond your own religion and ethnic background was nearly prohibited and frowned upon by members of your community.
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My family can relate to this. My father and his family are from Poland. When they moved from Poland to the US they picked a spot called Richmond in Philadelphia. There entire street even to today is full of Polish people. Because my grandparents couldnt speak English they primarly stayed to themselves or on their street.
ReplyDeleteI think it was horrible that people used to look down upon people for being a different religion or ethnic background. At least the walls seem to be slowly coming down so someday no matter what ethnicity or religion someone is someday they will be fully accepted into society and able to make their full contribution to society without prejudice.
ReplyDeleteThis still happens today. I AM NOT RACIST in any way! But tell me that the rich neighborhoods don't consist of mainly white people? And if a colored family moves in what happens? They are not welcomed! What about in poor areas? Isn't it mostly colored people? It's a shame people still think like that and some do get angry and seek revenge on whatever it is they think. usually people just stick to those they feel comfortable around, no matter what color, religion, or whatever.
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