A degree of separation is a measure of social distance between yourself and others. The more you want to stand out in a crowd, the higher the number of degrees you want to ‘separate’ (meaning to distinguish) yourself from others. In many ways, the process of obtaining citizenship in the United States is determined by degrees. If you […]
While many people who come to the United States pursue citizenship, many more do not…but why? Is it too difficult? Too scary? Are emotions clashing? The answers to these questions are often, “Yes, yes, and yes.” The result can be a paralyzing fear that leads to inaction. Let’s talk about it, and perhaps the answers […]