Author Archives: jgreebel

Since I was nine-years old I went to a sleep away camp in Bethel Woods called Chipinaw.  I remained there for eight summers, gradually coming to the conclusion that I returned to be with my camp friends and not so … Continue reading →

In Herman’s piece, the concept of ethnic succession, defined as, “the process by which one racial/ethnic group displaces another ethnic/racial group from an established residential, occupational, or political niche,” is explored in its many factors.  Herman concludes that the main … Continue reading →

Designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1989, The Flatiron building is an icon of New York City and one of the prevailing tourist attractions in the way of architecture that Manhattan has to offer.  I chose this building because … Continue reading →

The ethnic enclave theory should be refuted on the grounds that it makes too many assumptions without factoring in the cultural motivations of the ethnicity in question in conjunction with the economic determinations and faculties of the city they inhabit.  … Continue reading →

While reading Orozco’s piece, “Everything About Assimilation,” I became interested in his discussion of the difficulties of assimilation for second generation Americans, the progeny of the initial wave of newcomers.  Orozco made the point, backing it up with cited studies, … Continue reading →

The current state of assimilation or coercive assimilation, as it is referred to in this week’s readings, is rather strange.  It would seem that because we have become more aware of these pressures that we are trying too hard to … Continue reading →

The study of the integration of various cultures into a single community is an important field, as it allows us to better understand the dynamics and nature of interpersonal relations on a macro scale.  For the future betterment and diversity … Continue reading →