Americanization (immigration)

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Americanization can also refer to the process of immigrants to the United States becoming assimilated into American society. This process often involves learning English and adjusting to American culture, customs, and dress.

Contents 1 Trivia 2 See also 2.1 Expansion of American culture 2.2 Assimilation of immigrants 2.3 References

[edit] Trivia

In Sweden, there is a humorous expression stating that it is the most Americanized country in the world, and the USA is number two. In Australia you will often hear the phrase "Australia is the 51st State" of the United States.

Arthur Koestler described Americanization as "cocacolonization" in his book The Lotus and the Robot, referring to Coca-Cola, a symbol of American culture.

[edit] See also

• Americanization (foreign culture and media)
• Melting pot
• Civic nationalism, and its converse, ethnic nationalism

[edit] Expansion of American culture

• American culture
• Anti-Americanism
• Cultural imperialism

[edit] Assimilation of immigrants

• Immigration to the United States of America
• Melting pot
• Salad bowl (cultural idea)

[edit] References

• Neil Campbell, Jude Davies and George McKay, eds. (2004) Issues in Americanisation and Culture (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press). ISBN 0-7486-1943-7.