If you view communication through the
constructionist perspective it is our communications or interactions with one
another that essentially has not only held our society together, but is also
the basis of society as a whole. How we interpret our surroundings and share
those interpretations with fellow human beings creates the fabric of our
reality. In doing so it “builds a world” based upon those interpretations.
Further, each individual’s reality is intertwined with another person’s reality
through these interactions and communications which begin to weave and build
the fabric of the world we perceive around us. It also defines an individual’s
role within this newly constructed world.
There are many ideas that are unique to the
culture we have built in the United States. One that stands out to me is the
idea of equal opportunity. As a nation we promote and celebrate the pursuit of
financial independence. Rags to riches stories are often romanticized and
heralded as a possible reality for any to achieve. In its most positive light this
concept leads to an increase in determination, ambition, and ingenuity within
our society.
I believe our culture has unique ideas as well, but I also give the thought that individuals seek success by themselves without cultural influences. I do see the "financial independence" pursuit becoming an increasing ground dream in which society wishes to acknowledge everyday. We live in a world where the "American Dream" is broadly wanted, demanded, and almost unreal because of the underlining fact of how our economy is ran. But we all do believe in something, whether this American Dream was started when we became a civilization and the upbringing of a glorious foundation was for sure wanted. I like your "positive light" concept you ended your blog post with, for it highlighted the greater needs and wants of society as a whole.
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