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kellyjaisingh

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It is sometimes observed that African Americans are increasingly entering mainstream institutions like universities, prestigious occupations, political offices, etc. At the same time, they remain relatively isolated socially from Euro-Americans. African Americans, then, exhibit:
 
  a. a high degree of cultural assimilation and a low degree of structural assimilation.
  b. a high degree of structural assimilation and a low degree of cultural assimilation.
  c. an increasing degree of primary structural assimilation and a low degree of secondary structural assimilation.
  d. a low degree of primary structural assimilation and an increasing degree of secondary structural assimilation.

Question 2

The author argues that assimilation is best understood as a process because:
 
  a. it happens in every society.
  b. it is a change that individuals and groups experience over time.
  c. it is something all individuals experience when in new situations.
  d. it is a goal in most societies.



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billybob123

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 7, 2018
Gracias!


carlsona147

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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