Marymount University Ethnic Tensions and Identity in the US Discussion

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Write a post of your thoughts on the John Wayne’s assertion that because some Americans self identify with a “Hypen” (such as Indian-American, Asian-American, Black-Americans, Mexican-American etc), that is the reason why there is racial/ethnic tension and hostilities in the U.S. Consider the fact that John Wayne recorded the Spoken Word in the 1960’s. Include the following in your post:

1. 1. 1. What is your assessment of his claim that the “Hypen” is the source of America’s social problems? Would merely removing the hyphen solve the problem? What do you think would solve the problem?
      2. Identify and explain 2 underlying issues he missed in his efforts to raise the public’s consciousness about the problem? How would you address what is ailing America?
      3. What kind of ideology is he advocating on race/ethnic relations in the U.S.?