I have lived in LA all of my life, and honestly I cannot imagine living anywhere else. There are not many cities in the world that offer what LA does. I'm not only talking about the landscapes ( beach, mountain, etc.) and entertainment (Disney, Hollywood, etc.) but the difference in ethnic groups and social classes that exist all within the city.
We have places such as East LA and South Central LA that have historically been areas full of conflict, violence and poverty. However, head west and you will arrive in cities such as Beverly Hills, Bel-Air and Westwood, where the economic and crime rate situation are quite the opposite.
all in less than One is able to travel between all these areas in about 20 minutes (Not taking into account LA traffic!). This, among other things make LA truly fascinating.
Additionally, The ethnic diversity that exists within this city is another interesting part of LA. Many of these ethnic groups create small towns for each other in order to form solidarity and comfort among themselves. Places such as China Town, Little Tokyo and Placita Olvera which are all within 5 minutes of each other in the downtown area, just to name a few. The ethnic diversity is truly remarkable, allowing us Angelinos to find world-wide ethnic food and cultures all within this one city.The size and variety make LA an excellent place to explore because no two places are the same; each neighborhood has been shaped and formed by the different people that live there.
Through this class I am hoping to further explore, in a more academic and analytical fashion, the dynamics that drive LA. I want to be able to understand the role that these social, ethnic and cultural differences play in this urban society. Hopefully, through understanding the dynamics of the city in which I grew up in I can further understand myself and those that surround me as well as many social issues that exist today.
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