I came across a handful of videos about what it means to live in and live as a mosaic within “salad” terminology and thought I’d share them with you.
This professor, Dr. Magala, clearly defines and contrasts the melting pot and the salad. He points out the risks of the salad, that a group or groups can be made the scapegoat or discriminated against if they “stand out” too much. The video’s intended audience is student learners in entrepreneurial work but I think it gets the point across quickly and succinctly. Plus, the bit of humor at the end is classic.
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On the other hand, there’s Rick Santorum’s