The Myth of the Melting Pot

In my summer reading, I learned that the analogy of the United States as a melting pot is a myth, an illusion rather.  This illusion comes from a case of Cultural Blindness.  This is any policy, practice, or behavior that ignores existing cultural differences or that considers such differences inconsequential. In the book, Culturally Proficient Instruction, they write, "Often, people of goodwill speak proudly of 'not seeing color, just seeing human being." The illusion of the melting pot contributes to cultural blindness.  Instead, think of the United States as a mixed green salad, joined together for a great combination but retaining it's own tastes and qualities within the mix.