In the creation of our national identify, American has been defined as white, with based on a Eurocentric culture.
Race has functioned as a metaphor necessary for the construction of “Americanness”.
Suddenly, they both became uncomfortably conscience of the racial divide that separated them. Somehow Ronald Takaki did not look “American” to the cab driver. I was born in the United States, my family came from Japan in the 1880s.” In a strong southern drawl, the cab driver remarks, “I was wondering because your English is excellent!” At this point, Ronald Takaki was reminded of how important it was to be attending the conference on multiculturalism. Norfolk Convention Center in Virginiaģ The cab driver asks Ronald Takaki: “How long have you been is this country?” In the cab, he had a brief conversation with the driver.
What is an American? Ronald Takaki on his way to Norfolk, Virginia to attend a conference on multiculturalism. Linda Purrington and ELA Cohort From: Ruth Nichols, Marisela Richardson, Greg Sheppard, and Thelma Stevenson. 1 A Different Mirror Chapter 1 and excerpts of Chapter 4įor: Dr.
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