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Race & Ethnicity

MMBeilis

(386 posts) Mon Nov 27, 2023, 07:30 PM Nov 2023

In America today, is "assimilation" considered a good or bad thing, or a "it depends" thing?

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In America today, is "assimilation" considered a good or bad thing, or a "it depends" thing? (Original Post) MMBeilis Nov 2023 OP

In my book it's a good thing. It's always been a good thing. comradebillyboy Nov 2023 #1

I would say... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #2

To an extent Average Joe Public Feb 2024 #3

Good answer Joe. MMBeilis Feb 2024 #4

comradebillyboy

(10,515 posts)

1. In my book it's a good thing. It's always been a good thing.

Reply to MMBeilis (Original post)

Mon Nov 27, 2023, 07:53 PM

Nov 2023

But I don't claim to speak for America. And compared Europe, or anywhere else for that matter, it's much easier for immigrants to assimilate and be successful in this country.

Think. Again.

(18,574 posts)

2. I would say...

Reply to MMBeilis (Original post)

Mon Nov 27, 2023, 08:00 PM

Nov 2023

...it depends, on whether a person wants to assimilate or not.

Average Joe Public

(2 posts)

3. To an extent

Reply to MMBeilis (Original post)

Thu Feb 22, 2024, 05:29 PM

Feb 2024

The great thing about America is that you really only need to assimilate enough to a)learn/obey the laws b)appreciate the freedoms/opportunities that come with citizenship. Other than that, you can keep your cultural identity.

MMBeilis

(386 posts)

4. Good answer Joe.

Reply to Average Joe Public (Reply #3)

Sun Feb 25, 2024, 09:59 PM

Feb 2024

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