Worldwide Picks: What Non-Americans Love About Life in the USA
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Breaking Stereotypes
The openness. It might sound strange, because I see some Americans complaining about how America needs to accept more things and change several issues in the country, like homophobia, xenophobia, racism, etc. I’m not trying to take away from these issues, because they honestly do deserve to be resolved. But, I can’t help but feel that people, in general, are a lot more open-minded than in my country. Note that not everyone/ everywhere in India is like this, just the place I live.
The caste system exists too. I’m not sure if it’s as relevant or even present in America. But I usually don’t see people refuse their children of marriage if the person is of a lower caste.
Feminism, too. If you say the word, you are glared at. I remember one girl in my school gave a speech on it. She was immediately penalized.
Also, the extreme patriotism. If you say anything, anything, even remotely criticizing your country, you are shouted at with the same old phrases, “This is the place where you were born, don’t insult it,” and “This country gave you a home.” Even if you are thinking of emigrating, the same things are said, “how can you go to another country? Help your mother country!” “So unappreciative ”
This isn’t to say that India is bad and America is good. They both have their issues. But I love that America seems more open-minded, and people are willing to give things a second thought and say, “Wait, I have been taught this, but is it true?”
