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relationship, in particular Socialist feminism as this theory has the aim at discussing capitalism and women experience, in which the experience here relates
to the job. In other words, the writer uses socialist feminism to underlie theory that will discuss capitalism and feminism in a relationship underlying the study.
2.5 American People
2.5.1 Characteristics of American People
America or The United States of America, which is the super power country, keeps and saves many dreams from people around the world. Dealing
with the history from some years ago since the discovery of the continent, America becomes the main place for many immigrants did move from their
country. Consequently, The United States of America is well-known as a multicultural country since there are many diverse people in different background
come and move to this country and live side by side peacefully and respect each other. The heterogonous composition of American people leads them to the high
ability about tolerance and receiving the varieties that cover many aspects of citizen.
The amount of Americans rising year by year and most of them are descendent from many countries in the world, such as: Africa, Europe, and Asia.
These are emphasized in the first recorded expression of melting pot myth by Hector St. John de Crevecour
─ a man who was French born, naturalized American, in his 1782 Letter from an American Farmer described the new
American as follows:
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He is either a European or the descendant of a European; hence, that strange mixture of blood, which you will find in no other country. He is an
American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manner, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new
government he obeys and the new rank he holds. Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labors and posterity will one day cause
great changes in the world. Americans are the western pilgrims, who are carrying along with them the great mass of arts, sciences, vigor, and industry, which began
since long time ago in the east. They will finish the circle. Handout of American Studies, 2007:1
It can be interpreted that since their backgrounds are different and they are demanded to live under the atmosphere of differences, it may cause new culture
and distinct American culture are created. From that point, then, it is getting new and modern culture.
2.5.2 American Social Life
