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Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation

Question 7 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Which example illustrates a person trying to assimilate into the dominant US culture?

Answer
A
Ananya, from India, regularly wears traditional saris when she attends events at her local temple.
B
Isabella, originally from Brazil, straightens her naturally curly hair to fit in with her classmates.
C
Fatima, from Egypt, frequently wears her hijab and teaches younger generations about its significance.
D
Dmitry, from Russia, proudly wears his traditional ushanka during the colder months to celebrate his heritage.

Explanation

Assimilation involves adopting traits of the dominant culture in order to fit in, sometimes by changing how a person presents themselves. Isabella straightens her naturally curly hair specifically to fit in with her classmates, so her example illustrates assimilation. The other examples describe people maintaining or celebrating cultural traditions.

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