A melting pot is a monocultural metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements “melting together” with a common culture
Yes, as opposed to moving towards a diverse, multicultural, heterogeneous society, isn’t it?
“Melting pot” is a reduction of diversity.
Maybe I should correct my statement to “generally used by conservatives,” instead of saying it’s specifically a conservative term.
The funny thing is that “melting pot” is generally a conservative term, often used to deny the value of diversity.
No, it is not.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melting_pot
Now, the conservatives you know might say it with a sneer, but that’s a whole different question.
Yes, as opposed to moving towards a diverse, multicultural, heterogeneous society, isn’t it?
“Melting pot” is a reduction of diversity.
Maybe I should correct my statement to “generally used by conservatives,” instead of saying it’s specifically a conservative term.