cultural pluralism

cultural pluralism

Using examples from the experiences of the Japanese, Koreans, Asian Indians, and Filipinos, what was more responsible for their attempts to hold onto their customs and cultures — the way they were treated by the larger American society or their desires to maintain their cultures or a combination of both?  Does the Asian American experience at this time reflect the acceptance of diversity?  Is this cultural pluralism?

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It is notable that both the desire by Asians to maintain their cultures as well as the way they were treated by the larger American community were responsible. In the case of the Japanese, it is notable that they moved into America with a different set of cultures as well practices. They were dedicated to make sure that they were able to continue practicing their…