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Separation Or Assimilation?

Our country, The United States of America, was essentially founded on
the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through solidarity
of human kind. In Bernard R. Boxill's article, "," he
fundamentally poses the Hamletesque question: to assimilate or not to assimilate.
Subsequent to the dilemma of some black cultural nationalists, whom not only
argue for assimilation of the black American populace, but also believe that
this assimilation into white culture is inevitable, against cultural pluralism.
Cultural pluralism, which was initialized by W. E.B. Dubois in the late 19th
century, is founded upon the peculiarities of races, living harmoniously in one
nation-state, and ...

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along with self respect, one adopts an attitude of self-
segregation. Boxill argues for pride as a means of preserving one's race,
overemphasizing differences between individuals because of the color of their
skin or cultural differences, is a great defense to assimilation.
Understanding Dubois's concept of cultural authenticity is to delve into
the mysteries of self-actualization, that is to realize one's own potential. He
asks himself, as an African American, whether his true identity lies in the
jungles of Africa or in this land of America. He is of the opinion that these
are his only two options. He concludes that his true identity goes beyond his
American birth, citizenship, political ideals, language, laws, and religion;
deep into the heart of Africa where a timeless culture was born and should be
preserved for its beauty and used to benefit the world populace. "...the Negro
people, as a race, have a contribution to make..."(Dubois,p244) The "Negro
people" ...

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Added: 3/10/2007 12:39:29 PM
Category: English
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