Biculturalism and International Interdependence

Abstract

One of the most intensely motivating forces in the last few decades has been the urge within the individuals of the modern world to get back to their origins. There has begun a deep and probing search for one’s roots, one’s basis, one’s foundation. Continuously over these years, voices have been raised in defense of and in proud declaration of their own particular racial or ethnic origins. In an effort to counteract feelings of alienation, emptiness, and meaninglessness engendered by our increasingly complex and technological world, individuals have turned to re-discovering, embracing, and asserting their perceived basic origins. This urge is certainly apparent in the Black Movement, the American Indian Movement, and even in the Youth Movement of the 1960’s which urged “a return to the land” and a return to basic values. Consequently, many of the ethnic groups have had a resurgence of pride in their heritage. This has been especially fostered by the younger members of these groups.