The term "tossed salad" has replaced the idea of a "melting pot" because individuals maintain their own identity-even when mixed together in a group.

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The concept of a tossed salad emphasizes the idea that each ingredient (person/culture) maintains its own distinct characteristics and identity, while still being mixed and intertwined with other "ingredients" in the salad (society). This is different from the melting pot concept, which implies that individuals from different cultures should assimilate and blend together into one homogeneous culture.

The Term "Tossed Salad" Has Replaced the Idea of a "Melting