The question of whether to conform or not has fluctuated back and forth between an affirmative and negative response for many years. In modern society, there is more emphasis on the individual and less on abiding to the social norm. However, certain cultures differ in their views on individualism and defining oneself. In the Chinese culture, it is crucial to a member of a family to work within the family which contrasts with the American tradition of educating oneself and finding an occupation that corresponds. The difference of cultures may require foreigners to conform to the aspects of their new society but in the end, most of these immigrants tend to root their customs in their previous heritage.
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