"The Monochrome Society"

After reading an excerpt from “The Monochrome Society” by Amitai Etzioni, I thought about society in ways that I never have before. The author argues that the society is not a “rainbow society” with many colors and races differing in ideas and aspirations. In fact, Etzioni challenges the thoughts of most observers when saying that today’s society is much more monochromatic than most believe, in that most of Americans, regardless of what ethnicity, have similar American values and aspirations. As time continues, society will become less and less discriminative and separate, the author believes.

I can relate to this reading by Etzioni because I witness this multicultural society every day. Although the author writes that society is much less multicultural than many believe, I have a hard time believing Etzioni. I agree that society is becoming more accepting and equal, but race and ethnicity will always be an aspect of citizens. Behind many races, there is a history that cannot just be forgotten, and feelings will always remains as history is remembered. Working towards equality is beneficial and inevitable for America’s future, but our multicultural society will always be multicolored.