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Better to maintain distinct cultures
Variable: meltpot1
Module:
ISSP National Identity
Subject:
United States
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Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:

Some people say that it is better for a country if different racial and ethnic groups maintain their distinct customs and traditions. Others say that it is better if these groups adapt and blend into the larger society. Which of these views comes closer to your own?

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Summary by Year
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Code Label
1 Better for society maintain distinct
2 Better if groups adapt and blend into
8 Dont know
9 No answer
0 Not applicable
1996 2004 2014
399 554 478
557 615 597
348 28 191
63 19 8
1537 1596 1264
Summary Statistics
Valid cases 3200
Missing cases 59266