Skewed by government welfare programs and protected “victim” class status, no doubt.
Technology. When the immigrant waves washed up on the shores in the 19th and early 20th century, they were pretty much stuck here with few ties to the “old country.” And their kids could only hear boring stories about the old country.
Today, it’s possible to maintain daily ties with the old country via the internet, telephone, cheap air fares, etc. etc.