Cultural Assimilation

Assimilation

• Assimilation is the process by which individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds adapt to a dominant culture.

Barriers to Assimilation

• Barriers to assimilation include cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic differences between the dominant culture and the minority group.
• Prejudice, discrimination, and xenophobia can also hinder the assimilation process.

Challenges of Assimilation

• Assimilation can be difficult due to extreme differences in cultural background and physical characteristics between the minority group and the dominant culture.
• The process of assimilation can be slowed down or obstructed by these differences.

Definition of Assimilation

• Assimilation is the gradual adaptation of minority groups to the dominant culture, often resulting in the loss of cultural identity.

Cultural Adoption

• During the process of assimilation, individuals and groups adopt the language, customs, values, and norms of the dominant culture.
• This adoption can lead to a sense of belonging and integration into the dominant society.

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