Examples Of Cultural Pluralism

Every day thousands and thousands of people immigrate to the United States of America from many countries around the world looking for better opportunities. Those people bring their culture, customs and traditions with them. In this country, the dominant culture is The American culture and it is difficult for immigrants to adapt to this culture when they get to this country. Cultural Pluralism refers to the interaction of the dominant culture with other cultural groups into the same society (Gollnick & Chinn, 2013, p. 11). With this interaction people are exposed to different cultures. For example, in the city where I live there are many parades, and festivals on the city streets throughout the year. I remember when I saw a Saint Patrick’s Day parade, it was an amazing experience when I listened to the big bands playing the bagpipes. At that time I did not know anything about the Irish culture, but the curiosity took me to seek more information about that culture. I am Mexican and I am proud of my culture. I love to go to Cinco De Mayo festivals and Day of the Dead celebrations, and I also like to celebrate Thanksgiving. I am sure that we do not have to forget our roots, traditions and customs in order to be accepted into The American
384). It means that people with the same skills, ambitions and qualities are valued differently even if they did the same effort. For example, an immigrant and a white American with a same degree do not earn the same. Low-income people do not have the same opportunities and resources to success as the wealthy people. Rich people always are in the top of the economic ladder while for poor people hardly ever get to the top (Gollnick & Chinn, 2013, p.