To be predisposed to a certain culture because of your bloodline seems unthinkable. However, further analysis reveals the very same system has taken the United States by storm. Like the castes of India, races avoid personal communication with those who are different. The outlook of society and the world at large depends on the skin pigment of who is asked. Finally, despite a private appreciation for other cultures, many people subconsciously hold a private and public opinion. It’s become undeniable that America has fallen victim to its own mutation of a caste system built on race.
America, without a doubt, is becoming more divided as a nation. Once known as a melting pot for all walks of life, the United States is seeing a resurgence of hatred. Be that as it may, the country has outlasted turmoil, ages of racism, and tyranny. The novel, Open City by Teju Cole, follows the inner monologue of a psychologist named Julius living in New York City. Despite being set in one of the most diverse cities in the country, Open City depicts the crisis faced in the real world today. For centuries, India has been crucified for their caste system. Failure to comply leads to criticism from others and banishment from society.
To…show more content… In modern society, our feelings have taken priority over everything else. However, in doing so, we’ve squelched the very discussions prevalent in the world today. Only the open fight for a free India led a government dismantling of the cast system. Instead, people turn away from any discussion of severe racial divide. The lower divisions want to be heard, with no one to listen. Instead, they surrender to the life they’ve subconsciously followed based on their ancestors. The United States may be one of the leading superpowers of the world, but suffers from a third world mindset; for the same division that haunted India for centuries still haunts us
