"A source of Communication"

In a world divided by race and culture, language is one of the sources we have to communicate to each other, but not just as a source of communication, language cant tend to be seeing as a political thing. Point of view that most of Puerto Ricans have since the 40’s when the United States of America took possession of our island. Back there the American culture was introduced to Puerto Rico and with them, their main language, English. Language that most of the people took as a political symbol and many of then can’t seem to let go the idea that English is a bad thing, or the representation of the bad guy (the Americans).

Right now English is named as our second official language and it’s teached in every Puerto Ricans school but in a really poor way if we refer to the public education system.  But is Puerto Rico the only place where language is seeing as a political symbol? No, this is a situation that is happening all around the world and one example is the United States, where recently Coca-Cola took a song called America, the Beautiful for a commercial and sang it in different languages, thin that most of the US citizens took as an offensive thing just because they think that if you’re in “America” you have to speak English.

Now, back to our situation in Puerto Rico my point of view or personal opinion is that having the opportunity to learn another language is a privilege, specially English, since it is known as the Universal language or the dominant language of international business and global communications.

          

DIVERSITY

"The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.  These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.  It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual." (Gladstone,University of Oregon)