Pluralism or Assimilation?

I found it interesting in chapter 12 when Marger talks about a national survey that was done. The survey revealed that 59% of immigrants preferred assimilation over multiculturalism. I was a little surprised that a majority of immigrants would not prefer a society where their culture would stand out and tried to think of reasons to why this was. I think immigrants may prefer assimilation because blending in makes it easier for them to succeed in society.
Post 16, Ashley Allen