Dr. Drake did not explore this suggestion very far. but he stated that the thought had occurred to him that some of these cultural islands might serve a worthwhile purpose until such time as the urbanization process was complete and all groups could live together in peace. In this connection he said it has become fashionable now to refer to hillbillies as "Appalachian whites." In Chicago. for instance. immigrants from Puerto Rico. Mississippi plantations. the Ozarks. and Appalachian foothills have been pouring in for years without any planning. Most of these people are not only rural and nonurbanized. but some are prepared to resist any efforts to change their style of living. They want the advantages of the city and at the same time they wish to keep as many of their folkways as possible. I suppose the old ghettos. little Italys. Corktowns. etc.. served some such purpose for the great tidal wave of immigrants who came from Europe a few generations ago. As I understand the suggestion of Dr. Drake. however. the islands he has in mind would be basically cultural and with planning most of the evils of the ghetto would be avoided. Today. Immigrants with vast cultural differences and strange styles of living are scattered throughout the general community. For instance. a fellow who hankers to strum his guitar until 3 oclock in the morning is living next door to an old conservative Chicago family that prefers organ music in the daytime and at church. Dr.
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Generalization about immigrants wanting the advantages of the city while resisting change to their style of living.