What changes in U.S.culture would you expect to accompany a minority-majority?
107021
We're already seeing the changes as we go to a Hispanic majority; everything is printed in two languages, IVR systems all have the choice for Spanish speaking customers,\nthere is a bigger push to embrace & celebrate Spanish/Hispanic culture.
601808
It does happen but it takes a generation or two for new immigrants to assimilate into American society.  Some groups do not want to assimilate and just want to have their own communities, separate from others.  This is NOT what American is about.  I do not disparage anyone's culture, and we SHOULD celebrate heritage and culture of our past, but we need to all embrace our common bond as Americans.  E Pluribus Unum means "Out of Many, One".  This is what we need to strive for, to be the nation that we were on September 12th 2001.  To be One!
1106625
Yes, it needs to be stopped.  If people want to come to America and bring their culture that is fine as long as they don't expect their new country to change go out of its way for them.  Become bi-cultural, join the new one but also preserve yours.  And come legally
1062823
You're right...we can't have regions based on culture. That would suck. We would not be a "melting pot" if we don't create a true "American" culture. Of course, there's going to be different people: liberals, conservatives, blacks, whites, Asians, Hispanics, Middle Eastern, etc. But that's what makes our country....it [the US].\nBut we still have to have places where a culture is a major part of its...I guess character. Something like a Chinatown. Of course, that would be a little too far it we have a "China"town for every culture, but places that "specialize" in said cultures/beliefs/ideals are important so people can have others who agree with them and won't feel like an outcast wherever they are. I'm not saying have an entire city devoted to a culture...more just a place where people can rediscover their own/others' heritages (clubs/neighborhood groups/whatever).
866138
That would be very difficult for some of us mutts.  Portions of my family have been in America since the 1600's, and I am the product of many different cultures all coming together.
331048
eye eye\n\nMcDonalds will be replaced by taco bells\n\nthe IRS will be going into overdrive\n\nEnglish will be a second language\n\nThe most popular name in America will be MAria and Jose\n\nAnd WHITE PEOPLE WILL BE IN THE MINORITY QUOTA!!!\n\nall the while, black people will still be hated (we can NEVER win) and I'm not pulling the race card, just the Mexian president has said some pretty nasty things about my homies.
769277
Diversity In the United States? \nTry to show relation to class or teacher? school? town?\n1. Boring chart of where most/least diverse. (Only don't make it boring.)\n2. Type of diversity you are talking about, plastic overlays for each over USA map?\n3. Historical influxes of people - relate to popular books/movies \n4. Children of 1st wave,  2nd wave \n5. Reasons to come here, were they worth it? # that went back? Reasons for going back?\n6. Social-political power? Changes in town/city?\n7. Education of children better or worse = diversity?\n8. Impact on market/stores - where's the money? \n9. Impact diversity has on modern life, inventions, freedoms, etc.\n\nI hope some of this helpful.(?)
139942
none, we are all americans and should not be listed as a group of this or that.
327279
I think just even trying to define a dominant culture in the US would be difficult.  We are a huge melting pot, filled with countless cultures and backgrounds, all with many defining "rituals" of their own.\n\nThere seems to be quite a few rites of passage already, though....like "sweet 16" parties, graduation parties, baptisms, bar mitzvahs, and simply making it through the teenage years intact ;)
282195
Since the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's America is a better place but there is still lots of work to be done.\n\nFirst of all, the Republican Party needs the support of minorities and women to win an office. Before the 1960's Republicans could pretty much ignore them and still take office. \n\nSocial effects are mostly positive and numerous but let me state that if you were a minority then you could never take a position of prestige or influence in the majority group (aka WASP White Angelo Saxon Males...White Folk) before the Federal Goverment enforced real change. Before this the "Seperate but Equal" theme applied. \n\nEconomically, the minoirty of America were held down by their skin color or sex. But since the 1960's education, and employment executives and managers were almost always WASPS. A miniorty (even those serving in the US Military) were only allowed certain jobs or go to certain school or even live in certain areas. With Higher Education and other social and economic right enforced by the Federal Goverment then minorities and women were allowed to "move on up".
491396
Most of the nations will remain independent but border security will be stronger everywhere.\nInner-city USA will expand.\nThe face of North America will continue to become more Hispanic and more Asian for Canada.\nEnglish & Spanish will become more equal-use languages.\nPollution will have started to be redused (I hope).\nToronto will finally get the summer Olympic games.
905300
I have absolutely no problem with change as long as it benefits us AMERICANS.  I do, however, have a problem when the change is to benefit illegals and foreigners that move here not wanting to adapt to our way of living.  If people want this place to be like THEIR home countries then they need to stay in their home countries.  They come to America because they like America and it should continue to be America.  If we start mimicking all the other foreign countries then we won't stand out as a nation but will blend in with everything else.\n\nNot that I have a problem with foreigners moving here to better themselves, but I do have a problem with them expecting this place to change to suit them.
573896
depends. people are different
975109
No, it certainly would not. White people or should I say Euro-Americans really don't seem to care what they are called. As a matter of fact the black people who live in my area(A mixed population) really don't care much either. A point raised to me was those who seem the most offended are living in all or mostly black neighborhoods.This tends to create a "Sub-culture" outside main stream thinking.I don't approve of Richards outburst,but I dont see it as national news either.My mom told me when I was little"Sticks and stones....."
1090138
I'm considered as part of the "minority" group...but if and when minorities and people of color take over our government in a complete sense, it will be a living hell. These people have freedom and yet, they continue to live in the past. They have to shut up and let it go. Let's keep things the way they are. We are better off this way!
406441
If they want to be Americans BE AMERICAN.
235904
Hell no!  I don't expect the same from others who enter the U.S. illegally.  If I was to work and live in another country, I would definitely make sure I went there legally and had at least some knowledge of their language and culture.  I expect the same from foreigners who enter the U.S.