ROSENBLUM & TRAVIS framework essay- Group 3

In the Aggregating and Disaggregating portion of the Framework Essay, it begins by discussing the various nation-origin groups. Today, Hispanics consist of several groups such as Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Mexicans. However, these groups may not agree and may think of each other as different and are likely to disaggregate. It will then be difficult to differentiate between shared properties among the many established groups. Recently, names given to groups such as Asian Americans are not given based on culture, race, or religious commonalities. Instead they are more focused on geography and this has become a problem.
Within the essay it is stated, “If ‘we’ are in the boat looking at ‘them,’ who precisely are ‘we’?” This question poses an interesting concept and addresses the category of people who have been ignored throughout the essay. The group of people that have been referred to as the “we” in the prior quote; have the power to determine difference. However, the question of who makes up this group is not yet known because how and who would decide make the decision?
The concepts discussed throughout this essay were things I had never given thought to. The names of certain groups and whether or not they were historically and culturally adequate was interesting to think about. As stated earlier, names given to groups are based more on geography. I feel that it is important to classify groups under proper standards. This will give groups the recognition and credit they deserve. Most people are proud of their title and combining multiple groups into one common name does not show it as well.