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. What term do anthropologists prefer today to better reflect the role of ethnicity in the United States?

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Anthropologists prefer the term "multiculturalism" to reflect the diverse and unique cultural backgrounds of various ethnic groups in the United States. This term acknowledges and values the differences among these groups rather than expecting them to assimilate into a homogeneous American culture.

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