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As a result of similar views, anti-American sentiment can develop, and the United States’ security can be put at risk. For example, one of the most infamous anti-American acts against the United States were the 9/11 attacks. American stereotypes were not the main proponent of these attacks, but stereotypes become self-fulfilling and normative.
This led to more African Americans being sentenced and sent to prison, with nearly 81% of convicted crack users being Black. The war on drugs reinforced the stereotype of African Americans as drug users and crack addicts, when in reality young white adults were found to be more likely to have used illicit drugs than black young adults. [17]
People of all ages sit down to discuss what they think it means to be an American, and why they love being a citizen of the United States.
An example of this phenomenon is the rise in patriotism and national identity in the United States after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. [27] [28] The identity of being an American is salient after the terrorist attacks and American national identity is evoked. [1]
“Adults who grew up as only children tend to be more mature based on adult attention and interactions that were not divided among other siblings,” Dr. Brown observes. 2. Independence
"He embodies what being an American is all about. We are the most toughest, resilient people on Earth and nothing can stop us when we unite." White and Trump have deepened their relationship over ...
Most of the new technological innovations over the 20th and 21st centuries were either first invented in the United States, first widely adopted by Americans, or both. Examples include the lightbulb, the airplane, the transistor, the atomic bomb, nuclear power, the personal computer, the iPod, video games, online shopping, and the development ...
Image credits: Maxpowr9 Dr. Geher explained to us why holidays and traditions are such important parts of our lives. "Holidays and various cultural traditions are fundamental, and the nature of ...