Will U.S. ethnic identity fade away?

Question

As social mixing and intermarriage grow, and immigration stabilizes, will we see a decline in group identification within the U.S. - and more recognition of the individual? If so, will that help us move ahead as a society, to most people's benefit?

Answer 1

It comes down to what percentage of the population are first-generation immigrants vs. native citizens. The higher that percentage goes, and the longer it stays high, the less of an American identity we will preserve.

If immigration is a source, then assimilation is a sink. Some of our policies are an obstacle to assimilation, and perhaps we should rethink that. Who you are and where you come from is important, and there's no reason to be ashamed of being from somewhere else. But even more important, there is no reason to be ashamed of being American, or living in America, or espousing America's values. We forget that at our peril.

Answer 2

I think you are people now, and you will remain people and maybe people will become better people when they forget who is who and what percentage of this and that is over with and they just are people with hearts and souls and they care for each other no matter what nationality, or religion or color imagine that. Can you imagine such a great joyous day that will be?

Answer 3

I sure hope not, I love celebrating my Irish heritage.

Its human nature to identify with those most like you (religious beliefs, traditions, language, etc...) I think everyone should be proud of their ethnic identity, but accepts others as well. Would you really want to forget where your roots?

Answer 4

What is the US ethnic identity?
My ancestors were from Germany, England, and Ireland.
My children share all that and Japanese.

Do you mean white?

Answer 5

Probably not. People will always see others as different unless they really know them personally.