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Quotes on cultural blending and changing identity

These quotes look at how traditions, family life, and even countries shift when described as Americanized, from reinterpreted family customs to reflections on immigrant identity and belonging. Together they show cultural change as a mix of gain and adaptation. For more identity-focused sayings, see the Doormat quotes page.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Dance
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Nov 07, 2020

My father and his brothers and sisters were childhood Irish jig champions in the Bronx. At our family celebrations, they all get out and do the jig. And of course, the younger generation, me and my cousins and my brothers, we have our own Americanized renditions of the Irish jig, which is a bit more like 'Lord of the Dance.'

Quotes by Zach McGowan

Harmony
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Nov 07, 2020

However great his outward conformity, the immigrant is not Americanized unless his interests and affections have become deeply rooted here. And we properly demand of the immigrant even more than this. He must be brought into complete harmony with our ideals and aspirations and cooperate with us for their attainment.

Quotes by Louis D. Brandeis

Family
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Nov 07, 2020

My parents kept the best aspects of the Asian culture, and they Americanized the family. My mother was a great example for me. She was a working mother with a good career.

Quotes by Andrea Jung

Nov 07, 2020

Australia was great. I would advise anybody to go there. In fact, if you couldn't live here, Australia would be the place to live. It's the most Americanized country that I've ever seen in the world.

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