American culture is the mix of many different cultures: immigrants, American Indians, Africans, and their descendents. Many groups have contributed different cultural ideas that make up the strength of America. This makes diversity something every American can celebrate. However, sometimes groups celebrate their own diversity too far and create a downside to diversity. “Celebrating diversity” in this way has a danger of reinforcing stereotypes that are harmful to individuals, the groups concerned, and society as …showed first 75 words of 559 total…

…showed last 75 words of 559 total…for everyone in understanding other cultures. Their contributions to American national culture are overlooked. American culture is the combination of many group cultures. Cultural diversity is a big factor in everyday life. “The thread that binds us [Americans] is our common humanity, transcending race, color, ethnicity, language, and religion” (Primus pg. 15). Unfortunately, groups too often choose to isolate themselves from everyone else. They fail to notice that they share American culture with every other group.