Diversity refers to the millions of people of different religion, culture, color, etc., but diversity could mean more than that. Diversity is like one of the most important spice in a food. If there is no diversity then life would be so boring. Not everyone in a family has the same likes or dislikes; everyone is unique either by behavior or lifestyle or thoughts. The article “True Colors” by Christine Granados relates to the clash between the thoughts of Granados and her mother. During teenage life of Granados, she faced many situations in which her choices were different from her mother, later when she became a mother she realized the same thing with her son. In the article, Granados shows ups and downs of diversity between a mother and a daughter choices. Granados used to think that she is a typical American and she wanted her life to be like an American T. V. show, but on …show more content…
Similarly, Granados wanted her life to be like Family Ties episodes, but it was just her fantasy (122). Granados used to think that she is “American as apple pie” (122).Whereas, author’s mother was more likely to follow original culture that is the Mexican culture (122). For instance in Granados’s article, she wrote that when author's mother brought frogs which were holding an umbrella with crossed legs and author didn’t liked frogs (123). Similarly, when the author became mother, she brought Tyrannosaurus statue (123). Her son’s reaction was same, he didn’t liked it (123). Furthermore, when author’s mother painted the garage with yellow color like a “highway-warning-sign yellow”, Granados was ashamed of what her mother did (123). Later on when Granados became mother and she painted the wall, colorful. His son feel the same as the author did when she was a teenager (123).So, sometimes kids feel that they are different from their parents, but somewhere inside they are the
#1.The thesis in “A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is that because of the stories her grandmother told every afternoon when she was a child, her writing was heavily influenced and she learned what it was like to be a ‘Puerto Rican woman’. The thesis of the selection is stated in the first and last sentence of the second paragraph: “It was on these rockers that my mother, her sisters, and my grandmother sat on these afternoons of my childhood to tell their stories, teaching each other, and my cousin and me, what it was like to be a woman, more specifically, a Puerto Rican woman . . . And they told cuentos, the morality and cautionary tales told by the women in our family for generations: stories that became
For most Hispanic families, the grandmother, if she has lost her husband, will live with one of her children. The grandmother also only mainly speaks Spanish, which is how most older Hispanic people are as well. Hispanic families are often always numerous in that there is usually more than one child per family. The author, a Hispanic person herself, portrays this aspect of the story successfully. Continuing, the play begins with the family on the boat except for Margarita who is already in the water. The main person involved in this marathon aside from Margarita is her father, Eduardo. They seem to have a close relationship and I say this because he is the main person encouraging her and cheering her on. He really wants her to succeed and I felt that that represents how Hispanic immigrants feel about succeeding in America. They will do whatever it takes if it means having a home, a successful job, and a happier
Every individual in society and in a community is unique in their own ways, and their diversity shows up in many ways. Some of these ways include: religion, race, socioeconomic status, lifestyle, and so on. Everyone’s backgrounds are different, and this is what creates diversity in people. Even though everyone might not be the same, only by uniting everyone can we create the big picture. It’s like a puzzle—even though people are different, we can come together to create a big picture that couldn’t be created by puzzle pieces of the same shape. To me, diversity symbolizes the unique backgrounds that we come from. Every individual in their communities and in their society are influenced by their background—and this can come from various reasons. If someone comes from a different socioeconomic background, or lifestyle, their thought processes and their view of life might be much more different than mine. Their reaction to a certain situation can be much more different than mine, and it is important for me to see all these viewpoints in order to be a more informed member of my community. Everyone is diverse in their expression, style, and
Clemencia sees her father not as a showoff, but just as his "calidad." Quality” (Cisneros 129). Clemencia's father was not born in the US, so her own father views US Mexicans to be not on par with the Mexicans who originate from Mexico. In her father’s opinion, Mexican girls who “didn't know enough to set a separate plate for each course at dinner, nor how to fold cloth napkins, nor how to set the silverware” (Cisneros 127) are ridiculous.... ...
Do you have any friend or relatives that are considered to be broken or disorganized family? Do you know that many disorganized family are likely to ties with their extended family? If you know any broken or disorganized families, you may realized that a broken family usually faced many difficulties, such as financial problem, missing family members, and they tend to be unhappy comparing to others. Moreover, missing a father figure in the house for a child could cause numbers of problems. In the novel “Looking for Work” the main character and also the author who named Gary Soto, a nine year old Mexican American boy, he was from a disorganized and broken family. That Gary desire to live out a life style just like the standard white American
She explains how Mexican and Chicano literature, music, and film is alienated; their culture is considered shameful by Americans. They are forced to internalize their pride in their culture. This conflict creates an issue in a dual culture society. They can neither identify with North American culture or with the Mexican culture.
The real definition of diversity includes different elements of the identity and culture of each person. Diversity involves cultural differences, such as origins, religious or political affiliation, race, and gender, and other more profound differences, such as experiences and personality. As Banks argues in her research, the real definition involves several elements of our identity (149). Therefore, the way in which we define and conceptualize diversity affects the way in which we interact with people of others culture, race, and affiliations.
...cess that led from the Garcia girls' past to their present. In so doing, Alvarez illustrates the realities of assimilation for the Garcia family. It is a poignant story as Alvarez dramatizes the multiple complexities that permeate family life, but it remains a story of ordinary life-not tragedy.
When people hear the word 'diversity', they often think in terms of black and white. I believe the true meaning of diversity is not simply about skin color, economic background or the face value of any other characteristic, rather it is the increased knowledge and sensitivity gained from unique experiences. The strength of diversity then comes from having many points of view and trying to reconcile them by finding common truths or resolving differences amongst people. Being a person of mixed heritage, my father is black and my mother is white, has definitely affected my life and contributed to the development of qualities that enhance my ability to embrace the uniqueness of those around me. Being raised in a single parent household and the values passed on to me by my mother have also been strong influences in my life. My greatest contribution to my community is the ability to create relationships between people of diverse backgrounds and a desire to understand others' beliefs.
Throughout the novel, Guilbault portrays the dichotomy of holding on to her family’s Mexican heritage and cultural traditions while also trying to assimilate into American culture. She repeatedly describes situations where she and her parents adapt their personalities to conform in social situations. In a sense they had double identities, one Mexican and one American. When Guilbault was in grade school she quickly learned to keep her private life separate from her school life. She reasons, “If the other kids didn’t know about my home life, they would assume I was like them. I could be American at school just like everybody else.” (Guilbault, 2005, p. 52) María Luisa, Rose’s mother also dealt with this struggle during their trips to Mexico. When visiting Uncle Jando, María Luisa is greeted coolly by Tía Lupe, who admonishes her for leaving Mexico. Instead of arguing the subject, María Luisa became quiet knowing she had made the right decision. Witnessing the strange conversation Rose notices, “My mother wasn’t acting quite like herself, but then again, I had begun to notice how my mother’s personality always seemed to change whenever she was around her family.” (Guilbault, 2005, p. 73) Guilbault later explains moments when they were free from the burden of pretending to be one different people, “I loved these road trips more than anything else. They filled me with an intoxicating sense of freedo...
From time immemorial, the family has been considered as the basic uni of a well functioning society. Perceiving the fact, many authors have written concerning the nature of an ideal American family as it developed in various historical periods. One such author is Gary Soto, who presents the memories of a 9-year-old Mexican-American boy. This boy is obsessed by the portrayals he sees on the television about the white families that he considers as “perfect families” and wishes his family could be such. The media plays a critical role in portraying the evolving nature of familiar roles. Therefore, the concept of an ideal American family can further be exemplified by exploring the plot of the modern television series. Owing to the above fact, this essay explores “Modern Family” and parenthood television series. This essay will explore the concept of an ideal American family as revealed by Gary Soto in his narration “Looking for Work.” The essay will then
Also, in the story, Micaelas' grandmother describes the american culture as cruel by stating the following "grandchildren born in that barbaric country with its barbaric ways." That establishes how Micaelas' grandmother feels towards the United States. Micaela also points out how her grandmother is so "awful" which leads to one thinking she feels that way about her grandmother due to her own dislikes towards her Hispanic
“I am an only daughter in a Mexican family of six sons… I am the only daughter of a mexican father and a Mexican-American mother... I am the only daughter of a working-class family of nine.” In the opening line of “Only Daughter” by Sandra Cisneros, she includes sentences she believes “explains everything,”(paragraph 2). What Cisneros wants her readers to understand is that she was the only daughter in a Mexican family, and how that contributed to her writing. As she explains in the writing, she wrote for her father.
Diversity is a notion, when applied to the majority of circumstances, can create a positive conclusion. The trick to producing a positive outcome is often how the different aspects are brought together. Consider a classic dinner combination peas and carrots, the two colors look appealing and the two flavors comes together as one making a superb side dish. Now consider oil and water, these two substance are not often considered a good combination. Although, this is not always the case; olive oil and vinegar (which is water based) when mixed, come together into a delectable salad dressing. Diversity and inclusion should also apply to humans by bringing people together who are different it can creates a whole that is enhanced by the uniqueness of each individual.
What is Diversity to you? I have asked this question and each answer is different from person to person. Most individuals convey the concept that is means “to be different” but to different degrees. Each response to the questions alludes that diversity is “Situation Related”. The is no clear definition of the word but there is an understand of what it can be depending upon the current environment.