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ishan · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The process by which people retain some of their own culture while adopting the practices of the dominant society is known as:

a. Acculturation. c. Ethnocentrism.
b. Assimilation. d. Cultural relativism.

Question 2

In which culture is the father more likely to be expected to participate in the labor and delivery?

a. Asian-American c. European-American
b. African-American d. Hispanic

ansleighelindsey · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Acculturation is the process by which people retain some of their own culture while adopting the practices of the dominant society. This process takes place over the course of generations. Assimilation is a loss of cultural identity. Acculturation describes the process by which people retain some of their own culture while adopting the practices of the dominant society. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one's own culture over the cultures of others. Acculturation describes the process by which people retain some of their own culture while adopting the practices of the dominant society. Cultural relativism recognizes the roles of different cultures. Acculturation describes the process by which people retain some of their own culture while adopting the practices of the dominant society.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
European-Americans expect the father to take a more active role in the labor and delivery than the other cultures.