Many immigrant groups-Arab, Czech, French, Irish, Italian, Greek, Jewish, and others-have contributed to what has been known as a "melting pot" in America. Now, anthropologists and others prefer the term ________, which better reflects the role of ethnicity in the United States.

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Anthropologists and others prefer the term "multiculturalism" to describe the role of ethnicity in the United States. This term acknowledges and values the cultural differences that exist within the country, rather than promoting the assimilation of diverse groups into a singular mainstream culture.

Many Immigrant Groups-Arab, Czech, French, Irish, Italian, Greek, Jewish, and Others-Have