Sociology question about immigrants and mainstream society?

Question

In what ways has U.S. society encouraged most of its immigrant minority groups-particularly those who are white-to join mainstream society?

Answer 1

Free public education in English has always been a big factor, as far as children are concerned.

Answer 2

You know, I think this question will be answered differently in various periods of American history. I guess, the acceptance and integration of white minority groups depended on their definition. In earlier times, Irish, then Southern European, and finally Eastern European people would be considered second class and be discriminated. In contemporary American society, which is still based on white judeo-christian traditions, white immigrants are apt to adapt easier because of similarity of shared views. I believe the immigration selection for white applicants possibly is not as restrictive as it could be for non white ones, although I have no statistics to prove it. I assume that because of their race, they are provided better opportunities in employment, living conditions etc etc..So this encouragement is not of intentional and legitimazed, but rather of internal character, based of long existing race relations in the US....I know I am not precisely addressing your question, just wanted to share a couple of thoughts....Take care ;)

Answer 3

not at all unless u r upper class or it benefits the upper class