The key is to embrace diversity

As second and third generation immigrants attend college and intermarry, assimilation just happens automatically. They can and should keep some of their own culture, but they all become Americans eventually. - - Donna Poisl

By PATRICK AZADIAN

Another rift is growing in our community. There seem to be many views on how we all perceive assimilation.

In one of my recent columns, I touched upon the idea of assimilation and its inevitability in our society. I also wrote about the fact that despite what some may think or claim, there is a dominant culture in America and everyone eventually conforms to its standards.

I even suggested that those who intend to delay assimilation indefinitely may be well-advised to look elsewhere for a home.

Being a nation of immigrants does not mean that immigrants are able to maintain their heritage indefinitely. Research shows that the use of the language and customs from the home country often disappear after the first generation. Lasagna and shish tawook are the last things to go.
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