Cultural Convergence

After reading the definition of a Contact Zone, I came to the conclusion that generally everywhere can potentially be considered a place of social interaction where "cultures meet, clash, and grapple with each other". Personally, I feel as though the places which closely resemble contact zones in my current community are the more artistically centered settings. Creative and imaginative communities, such as galleries or art shows, tend to be ethnically and socially diverse, creating an atmosphere of exposure and communication. In a location where unity through art is promoted, the faces behind the subjective appeal of expression have a chance to voice their opinions, stories, or any other personal convictions. This format gives way to dialects and promotes inquiry based learning. This type of atmosphere, in my opinion, best represents the ideals behind a contact zone.