This essay explains how people everywhere are flocking to suburbia. I've always thought the little neighborhoods with matching houses and a playground on every corner were really cute. I always imagined the typical American family: a husband, wife, son, daughter, and a dog. But this article talks about how there is much more to the suburbs than that.
The author characterizes each type/group of people who occupy suburbia. She says that there are the doctor/lawyer/professor group of people who drive around in foreign cars, serve healthy snacks and make conversation about granite counter tops. Then there are the Asians serving live fish and buying copies of Korea Central Daily News. Even farther into suburbia are the "golfer" type who strive for perfection. They own blackberries, have cheerleader daughters, walk in closets, always maintain a casual composure and are surrounded by miles of parking lot.
I agree with this article, although they are making humorous stereotypes of many groups of people. I used to sell newspapers door to door and it was amazing how segregated suburban neighborhoods are. I remember knocking on my first door of the evening to find an Asian woman who spoke no English. I was shocked when the next 10 houses in a row were the exact same thing. It completely depletes the whole cookie cutter suburban family idea.
Monday, September 29, 2008
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