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One after another European Leader has come out and stated that multiculturalism has failed in their countries. These include both moderate and conservative leaders in Germany, France and Germany.
Multiculturalism has failed, says French president - Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110210/wl_afp/francepoliticsimmigrationsociety - broken link)
Do you think a major American Political Leader would be so bold as to make this statement about what is happening in America. (A balkanized society, especially outside the workplace)
Should we admit as a nation that multiculturalism has failed as America has become more ethnically and culturally diverse? Or do you believe that multiculturalism is a great success both here and in Europe?
It may not have completely failed yet, but it is failing.
Just as it has in European countries. They have had more time to see the effects.
If we were smart and used forsight we would take heed. Unfortunately the far left has some convinced it is the only way, the best way.
It worked in the US in the past because new immigrants had the desire to integrate into society. The majority of immigrants shared common European heritage and were more similar than dissimilar. Even Asian immigrants integrated well since they shared a common work ethic and desire to succeed.
We are now seeing large influxes of immigrants who have no desire to do so, and prefer to remain separate from society. There are major cultural clashes, and I don't see that changing.
It worked in the US in the past because new immigrants had the desire to integrate into society.
Bingo! Well said.
You hit the nail on the head.
People use to come to our country and assimilate.
They accepted our culture. Not to say they did not continue with their traditions and enjoy their culture, but they were eager to join in and became an "American!". They didn't try to force their culture on their new country.
Americanization of children of immigrants and more mixed marriages (differents ethnicities/races)..etc...No I don't think so.
Your theories are unlikely.
You cannot have two cultures coexist that our 180 degrees apart and have strict belief systems that are intolerant of the other's existence. This is what many countries in Europe are facing. Those that are looking to affect change are more vigilant, organized, and determined to reach their goals. Most people are somewhere in the middle and largely unaware or apathetic to the changes around them.
IMO, the movement away from the melting pot has resulted in not a multicultural society, but the loss of an American culture. It is no wonder that many people, especially our youth, do not know what society's expectations are for them since the values once clearly communicated and understood are now largely left up to the individual to define.
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