I think because this group of people had an ethnic identity, they settled in groups in areas where they could get the support they needed to learn how to live in a foreign place. Seller believes there were four primary reasons for some immigrant group members to originally hold on to their ethnic identity, lose it for a period of time, but never entirely give up many of the traditions and values they brought with them to this country. Those of us who are black Americans share a common history of black Americans as slaves. I believe that we share a common sense of what is available for our future, we certainly share common lifestyles and values. The only thing I am not sure of is where black Americans are economically and politically.
Pluralism helps bind people from different ethnic backgrounds, especially in schools.
I think this is a good thing. As a child, I was also exposed to many of the ethnic groups in America during my school years. It was these experiences that help me learn more about others and not fear or dislike them. It gave me and others a better understanding of their background. The other purpose that schooling serves is to give children survival skills for functioning in the real world, while hopefully eliminating or decreasing sterotypes.