They have come. and still come. from every part of the world. speaking every language and representing all types of cultures. Many maintain their native cultures and languages while adapting to their new country. But there Is a trend now by some Immigrant groups toward resisting assimilation Into the larger society. A cult of ethnIcity is bent on reversing the movement of American history and defining us not as a unified nation of Individuals. but as adherents to an ethnic or cultural group. A major concern expressed by Senator Hayakawa was preventing the segregation of our society along linguistic lines.
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Some immigrant groups are resisting assimilation into the larger society.