1 The United States Counts its population every ten years, and each census reveals that the country’s racial, and ethnic mix is changing dramatically. So, by the year 2050, the “average” person in the country will not be descended from Europeans, but the majority of them will trace their ancestry to Africa, Asia, and the Hispanic world, the Pacific Islands or the Middle East. 2 Once the United States was a microcosm of European nationalities, today it is a microcosm of the world. 3 The United States is no longer considered a “melting pot” society by many of its residents. 4 Instead, many people prefer the term “salad Bowl”. 5 They use this term to describe U.S. society. 6 The society will soon be predominantly nonwhite. 7 “Melting pot” implies that nationalities, like the ingredients in a mixed green salad, retain their cultural identities.
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9 Now, many immigrant groups do not feel the same need anymore. 10 Because there are some places in the United States where you can work, shop, get medical care, marry, divorce, and die without knowing English. 11 For example, Chinatown in many large cities. 12 In addition, many immigrant groups want their children to know their own culture. 13 Many Hispanics, for instance, want their children to learn both English and study the Spanish language in school. 14 They are fighting for the right to bilingual education in many communities. 15 In many communities they are in the
9 Now, many immigrant groups do not feel the same need anymore. 10 Because there are some places in the United States where you can work, shop, get medical care, marry, divorce, and die without knowing English. 11 For example, Chinatown in many large cities. 12 In addition, many immigrant groups want their children to know their own culture. 13 Many Hispanics, for instance, want their children to learn both English and study the Spanish language in school. 14 They are fighting for the right to bilingual education in many communities. 15 In many communities they are in the