The United States of America is composed of various regions. Because of its diverse heritage and huge size, it has the most complicated cultural identity globally. The US can be further divided into 11 sub-nations, starting from the Deep South to the Midlands and El Norte (Mack, 2019). It is the cultural identities between these regions that contribute to the political tensions between the states. People from different areas have unique lifestyles based on their sources of happiness.
Life in the Northeast is fast-paced since the region is mainly industrialized. It is the home to some of the top cities like Washington DC and New York, so people here have a sense of regional pride (Scharff, 2016). Even the sports teams from this area have names which specifically refer to the country’s history. According to Mack (2019), the West is different; life is more relaxed here, and time moves slower. They usually prioritize personal endeavors and happiness over career achievement and success. Six of the western states have legalized the sale and use of recreational marijuana.
The most distinct region in America is the South; much of the history of this region describes the American Civil War and slavery. The Southerners care much about family, conservative values, and religion; what brings them together is the feeling of pride for their region and country in general (Mack, 2019). To some extent, the Midwest is a blend of the other three areas; individuality and hard work are highly valued here (Scharff, 2016). The Midwest states boast of some of the largest cities in the U.S. Always referred to as the “America’s Breadbasket,” the Midwest has extensive farmland and fertile soil.
In summary, the United States has several distinct cultural divisions. Unlike most other countries, the U.S. fully embraces the cultural diversity of its people. Many of the residents believe that their country is a better place due to their differences. Cultural heterogeneity, coupled with a shared love for their country, has always been the essence which brings the Americans together. The country even got the title “Land of Opportunity” because of its enormous potential for prosperity.
References
Mack, B. L. (2019). Critical times for America: The politics of cultural amnesia. Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Scharff, A. (2016). Refining the history of the eleven rival regional cultures of North America: A politico-economic analysis of the American nations (Paper 3) [Undergraduate Thesis, University of Puget Sound]. University of Puget Sound Publishing.