Of course, norms may be different in different local communities. But if a non-American cannot confirm, should they be considered anti-social or anti-community? Should they be allowed to live their own lives? Should the community make special effort to get to know them instead of playing games in hope of gaining control on them? Or should they be treated as guests in the hosts' house with all powers given to the host and the guests are to be helpless and at the mercy of the hosts? What should the communities expect of them?
2006-07-17 06:33:17 · 5 answers · asked by stvenryn 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
False. America is a melting pot. Read your history books.
2006-07-17 06:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chris S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there are certain norms they ought to accept. They don't need to conform to every part of life, nor should they. They should be free to behave in ways that they value. That's the American way. HOWEVER, they must accept at least those values that preserve the American way of life. If they want to be Americans, they don't have to conform to racial stereotypes or religious adherence or abandon their culture. They DO need to accept our system of government and our heritage of freedom and individual rights. THAT's what makes America distinctive. If they choose not to accept that way, they should go somewhere else.
And, as to this idea of being a "melting pot", that doesn't suggest that they have no responsibilities when they come here. Nor, by the way, is the "melting pot" idea written in law. Just because your history book publisher thought it was a cool idea doesn't make it reality.
2006-07-17 06:42:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an immigrant myself, I say YES! No one has the right to go to the the neighbor's house and impose your norms or will. if we don't like American invasion of foreign lands than we cannot invade her pool of norms. Obeying Americans norms does not affect keeping our dignity. On the contrary, it reflects our community oriented nature.
2006-07-17 06:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by dC4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't HAVE to, but they do anyway. People come here and have kids, and those kids grow up to be Americans - language, culture, values, and all. That's just the way it works, no matter what country you're talking about.
There is no need for anyone to try to "save" anyone else's culture. If people were interested in "saving" their own culture, they wouldn't move here in the first place.
2006-07-17 07:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We built this Country and grew our norms and values. It works better than any other Country. Now we have people flooding in that want to change all to their customs. The customs from which they are escaping. If WE the people have any guts, we will not allow this to continue. They will accept our norms, and laws, and customs or be asked to leave.
2006-07-17 06:56:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋