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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Survey reveals complex trends among Latinos on assimilation

Latinos have mixed thoughts on whether they should assimilate or keep their own culture or both. I think "both" is what most people have done in the past, or there would not be St. Patrick's Day parades and other "old country" celebrations. - - Donna Poisl

From staff and news services

Latinos are eager to blend into American society and maintain their cultural identity, a potential paradox but actually a reflection of the complex beliefs of the nation's fastest-growing minority, according to an Associated Press-Univision poll of more than 1,500 Latinos.

The survey found several other distinct trends.

Latinos worry more than most Americans about losing jobs and paying bills. They place a high importance on education and expect their children to go to college.
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