The demography and cultural attitudes of the U.S. population are changing. Current statistical research shows that one out of four Americans is of Hispanic origins or a person of color. They would constitute the majority of the American population by the middle of the 21st century. Currently, many groups prefer to maintain their traditions and beliefs and resist assimilation into Eurocentric or Anglo culture. Those demographic and perceptional changes create the necessity for governmental agencies to develop better understanding of cultural differences and conflicts promoted by them.
Culture is a group which shapes a person's values and identity.
A single term used to define a particular culture is often exclusive. Cultural conflicts arise because of the differences in values and norms of behavior of people from different cultures. This situation creates misunderstanding and can lead to conflict. They are often unable to perceive their own cultural distinctiveness. For example, a group of women wrote an excellent and detailed proposal, but did badly during the interview part of the evaluation.