The United States of America, since its creation, has been a "melting pot" of different nationalities. While the term melting pot sounds welcoming, this is often not the case in reality. Cultures clash due their differences in geographical location, ideology, and, of course, their culture. Some of the rich history of the United States has been carved from “cultural clashes.” Race is typically determined through the physical sense regarding difference in their facial features, tones of skin color, and languages spoken. Although race is usually seen among physical characteristics, its meaning is deeper and encompasses the social aspect and cultural beliefs. The prevailing trend, in the past, was to separate these beliefs entirely, thus resulting in the increase of racism within society and racial unity. Members of a particular race …show more content…
Then, for Du Bois, race conservation is not only for the maintaining a strong foundation for race, but also to help society further improve itself as a whole. The world’s history is outlined by the cultures of various races and peoples; by forming a greater sense of knowledge and analyzing/experiencing a certain race, society collectively may not be destined to repeat the errors of the past. For an individual to exclude the effects of cultural influences in history is to resent the beings of history itself. Realistically, the differences in countless cultures among races have remained a high source of conflict, whether that is the past or current day. Within race itself is where society will determine any culturally conflicting problems. Du Bois believes that when cultures begin to isolate themselves, a better societal understanding is needed in order for said cultures not to become stagnant. Also, Du Bois notes the African race has been restricted in not fully describing their message and ways of