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Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation

Question 1 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Why might a person or group choose to assimilate? Select three options.for economic opportunityfor social acceptanceto separate from the dominant groupto help avoid threatsto help highlight one’s original culture

Answer
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for economic opportunity
B
for social acceptance
C
to separate from the dominant group
D
to help avoid threats
E
to help highlight one’s original culture

Explanation

Assimilation means adopting aspects of the dominant culture. A person or group might do this to gain economic opportunities, feel more socially accepted, or avoid threats or discrimination. Separating from the dominant group and highlighting one’s original culture are not typical reasons to assimilate.

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