The Idealistic Centerpiece of American Heritage Essay

â€Å"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free†¦Ã¢â‚¬  are the words that symbolically represent the notion that America is a land that opens its doors of freedom and equality to all. Many individuals from all backgrounds sought this land for its eternal promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, along the way some persons were at odds with finding an American identity due to the color of their skin and standard of living. The struggles of those that now called America home were on all platforms; social, economic, and cultural. Some were created more equal than others and this was the grim reality faced by many ethnic minorities. The toil of these people in improving their position in society†¦show more content†¦These are the qualities that made up the â€Å"American† outlook on life under which African Americans suffered racial division and exclusion from equal opportunity. The problem was not solely in the people that perpetuated injustices against African Americans but in the long standing culture of racial prejudice in America. The shortcomings of those that oppressed African Americans were a byproduct of the supremacist attitudes that were ingrained within them. Due to the pressures of society, African Americans sought to create an identity which defined them as individuals and agreed with their inner sentiments. Many took up sports and education as outlets to their personal strife. For these individuals, the typical mold of the American identity did not fit their socioeconomic condition. Thus, they formed a separate identity that embodied their ongoing struggle and exemplified their unwavering persistence against the disadvantaged nature of their situation. In the play Fences by August Wilson, the reader is presented the African American perspective on the American dream through its numerous complications and limitations. The protagonist, Troy Maxson, faced numerous hardships and misfortunes in attaining the American dream that just never quite seemed to live up to his expectations.Show MoreRelatedDevolution of Local Government in the Philippines5838 Words   |  24 Pagesthe period.[19] The Malolos Constitution which served as the framework of the Philippine revolutionary government, provided for the creation of municipal and provincial assemblies, autonomous local units, and popular and direct elections.[20] The American occupation of the Philippines (1902-1935) saw the promulgation of a number of policies promoting local autonomy. These included the organization of municipal and provincial councils based on general suffrage. Other pronouncements indicative of theRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesThree Ethical Decision Criteria 187 †¢ Improving Creativity in Decision Making 188 Summary and Implications for Managers 190 S A S A S A L L L Self-Assessment Library What Are My Gender Role Perceptions? 166 glOBalization! Chinese Time, North American Time 171 Myth or Science? Creative Decision Making Is a Right-Brain Activity 181 Self-Assessment Library Am I A Deliberate Decision Maker? 183 An Ethical Choice Whose Ethical Standards to Follow? 185 Self-Assessment Library How Creative Am I? 190