Metanarratives

The first metanarrative that comes to mind when I think of America would be the idea that we are a "Melting Pot." The main perception of America (in my mind) seems to be this country full of diversity and many different cultures. We started out as a place for people who were seeking opportunity to come to and have a "new beginning." In fact, the farthest back most people remember in their heritage is to when their ancestors immigrated to America from an an array of different countries. I find it so odd how close-minded Americans are to other cultures, even today. We pride ourselves on being this "melting pot" but in reality we are still somewhat intolerant of other races. It's sad to think that the value of having mixed ethnicities within our borders is declining and people are becoming more and more fixated on their own customs. If we are going to continue honoring ourselves as this colorful country, then we should most certainly be more forward-thinking.