Most countries experience some sort of immigration, whether it comes from a neighboring country mired in conflict or from someone looking better economic prospects across the world. Whatever the circumstances, the question inevitably arises of how to manage these new compatriots. A hotly debated issue for many years, some parts of American political discourse focus on the idea that, in order to protect the dominant culture, policies should be put in place to force immigrants to adopt the customs of their new country, while abandoning character traits. distinctive of their place of origin. This reactionary mindset that prioritizes assimilation over integration and preservation of cultural uniqueness is detrimental to immigrant groups themselves and to American society as a whole. Rather than attempting to build a common identity between very different groups, the behaviors and beliefs that differentiate certain groups should be celebrated and respected, because these differences constitute the true American identity and provide a wealth that allows America to continue to strengthen itself. Opposition to immigrant rights over the preservation of a society's dominant cultural traits has only become more pressing as globalization has deepened. This increased globalization has caused mass migration from certain regions of the world, often hit by famine, misery and poverty, to the West. As nations tackle these pressing issues and attempt to manage their new residents, some questions must be answered. Are all cultures equal? Do nations have the right to assert the domination of their culture over those imported from outside? Or rather, do individuals have the right to move legally between nations while preserving their cultural ties...... middle of paper ......e, et al. “The problem of assimilation: social domination and the emergence of hostility against immigrants.” International Journal of Intercultural Relations 34.6 (2010): 642-650.4. Huntington, Samuel P. Who are we? : The challenges of American national identity. Simon and Schuster, 2004.5. Pac, Therese. “The English-only movement in the United States and around the world in the 21st century.” Perspectives on Global Development and Technology 11.1 (2012): 192-210.6. Wing, Adrien Katherine and Monica Nigh Smith. “Critical racial feminism lifts the veil: Muslim women, France and the headscarf ban.” UC Davis L. Rev. 39 (2005): 743.7. Verkuyten, Maykel. “Social psychology and multiculturalism.” Social and Personality Psychology Compass 1.1 (2007): 280-297.8. “Violence continues in France because of the ban on the Islamic veil.” CBSNews. CBS Interactive, July 21, 2013. Web. March 23. 2014.