Although one can say that racial segregation is over but to be honest… is it? As we all know, back then African Americans had to fight really hard to gain freedom. One of the examples was Charles Ray tried to enter school. However, many whites protested against this action. Slowly, public schools were formed where African Americans and Whites were allowed to attend together. However, bringing back to the question earlier, up until this day, is there not any type of separation at all? Even though we live in a society where everyone is equal, there are times when separation do exist. An example would be when I was in High School, Many cliques were formed based on their culture as well as nationality. I did not think people were being racist or negative towards other people, the reason was because everyone in the group felt they all had something in common. Even though when a student enters a setting where it was much more diverse, often times, separation surfaces. An example of such separation would be college courses. Courses such as Asian Studies, African American Studies or Hispanic Studies, Doesn’t these courses present a sense of separation?
As read in the chapter, Religion was emphasized greatly on its people. In the 19th century, U.S government felt that it was their duty to convert everyone to its belief. In today’s society, students have a choice to practice their own religion and not forced to say the Pledge of Allegiance that is on everyday before class. However, I think it is unnecessary to have students say it everyday. U.S is known for its diversity and I do not believe that by knowing how to recite the Pledge of Allegiance will show that you appreciate and is considered being a good American. Instead we should use the diversity that exist and take advantage of it. Back then, Christianity was viewed as the trait of being a good citizen. Does being in a different religion determine whether one is good or bad?
