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Modern Movements and Social Change — Cumulative exam

Question 4 • CA-Ethnic Studies

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

Answer
A
Li from China participates in the Lunar New Year celebrations every year with her community.
B
Youssef from Egypt, after moving to the US, starts going by the name "Joe" at his workplace.
C
Sofia, whose roots trace back to Spain, sings Spanish lullabies to her children every night.
D
Elijah, whose grandparents are from Jamaica, enjoys preparing traditional Jamaican meals for his friends.

Explanation

Assimilation means adopting practices associated with the dominant culture, sometimes by setting aside parts of one’s original cultural identity. Youssef begins using the more familiar name “Joe” at work after moving to the US, which shows an effort to fit into the dominant culture. The other examples describe continuing cultural traditions.

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