The Tendency to Form Social Circles with People of Similar Values and Culture

[Bootstrap]

A set of questions about people who actually object to immigrant communities.

American Attitudes Toward Immigrant Communities

There is no single survey that asks exactly "Do you object to immigrant communities in your city?" but several national polls give a good picture of related attitudes.

PRRI: "Are Immigrants a Threat?"
- 40 % of Americans say newcomers threaten traditional American customs and values.
- 30 % agree with the statement that "immigrants are invading our country and replacing our cultural and ethnic background."

Chicago Council on Global Affairs
- 29 % of Americans say large numbers of immigrants make the country "worse."
- Among Republicans, 70 % view large numbers of immigrants and refugees as a "critical threat."

PRRI: "A Nation of Immigrants"
- 39 % say newcomers threaten traditional customs and values.
- A majority, 55 %, believe newcomers strengthen American society.

Urban vs. Rural Patterns
Surveys consistently show that urban Americans—who live in more diverse areas—are more likely to view immigrants positively.
- Pew and PRRI polls indicate city residents are significantly more likely to say immigrants strengthen society, while rural Americans are more likely to perceive them as a threat.
- For example, PRRI found that in large cities, two-thirds or more of residents believe immigrants strengthen American society, compared to about half in rural areas.

Takeaway: Roughly 30–40 % of Americans express negative views about immigrant presence or cultural impact. However, a majority believe immigrants strengthen the country. Objections are less common in urban settings, where diversity is more normalized, and more frequent in rural areas.

[Bootstrap]

https://www.americansurveycenter.org/di ... onnection/

New findings from the American Community Life Survey reveal that Americans who live in areas packed with neighborhood amenities such as libraries, public parks, and coffee shops tend to report having a more racially and religiously diverse set of friends and acquaintances.

[Ernie]

I think it's also important to note that Ernie's prompt --

True or False? Only about 3% of the world’s population can truly form deep multicultural social circles?

Is a fundamentally different question that John's interpetive comment --

Most people (about 97%) are not very interested in assimilating to other cultures or learning more about foreign cultures. 3% of people (such as myself) are. It is important we respect the 97% of people who would prefer to only associated with their own kind, often delineated by language, ethnic group, or religious leaning.

If we want to, we can break down how these two different statements are different and similar.

I agree they are very different.