While immigrants may assimilate there is more to culture than the way a person dresses and behaves. There is something deeper, something innate that remains after many generations.

perhaps it doesn't have to be one or the other immigrants and their future generations can certainly assimilate while maintaining parts of their culture.

With the population moving toward a higher percentage of multiracial/multicultural should the focus be on accepting and mainstreaming many different cultures as opposed to expecting them to assimilate to "American culture"? Is this leading to a more accepting and tolerant society?

However, due to increased exposure to American culture, the Sansei know less of their Japanese heritage and their affiliation with the Japanese-American community has become less important .... Today Japanese Americans are free to celebrate their heritage an fully participate in the American culture. Our duty is to continue the legacy of our Japanese Ancestry by understanding and maintaining the Japanese American experience.

Many Japanese Americans assimilated to American culture but now, even four generations later they still have the same mentality, work ethic, and way of life. Those immigrants and their offspring who can adapt while maintaining a part of their cultural identity will benefit from what is called "pluralistic perspective. Maybe an argument for multiculturism?