American Identities
The way one interprets the term American can differ for every individual. One's appearance impact greatly on how society views one's identity. The American identity has always been somewhat undefined because America does not have any specific definitions of what one must look like in order to proclaim his or her American self. Because the American culture is seemingly developing over time, people are confronted with the opportunity to change their physical and inner character. The way one physically appears has a greater impact than the inner self of a person toward their identity. The American identity has become a person's physical attributes, rather than their personal character.
People seem to believe that each person's identity is what automatically and visibly distinguishes one from the other. Many people feel that a person's identity consists of mainly what they appear to be on the outside. What causes people to hold this belief is the......
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