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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
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comradebillyboy
(10,177 posts)1. In my book it's a good thing. It's always been a good thing.
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.
(8,511 posts)2. I would say...
...it depends, on whether a person wants to assimilate or not.
Average Joe Public
(2 posts)3. To an extent
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
(191 posts)4. Good answer Joe.