Most of the earlier immigrants to America had distinctive subcultures with their own unique language, style of dress, norms, and values. The children of these immigrants, however, rapidly learned to speak English and to adopt mainstream American cultural styles. This is an example of:
a. segregation.
b. pluralism.
c. assimilation.
d. subjugation.
e. cultural adoption.
Question 2
The dramatic drop in the fertility rate in Japan can be attributed to all but which one of the following factors?
a. the fall of the ie family system
b. the rise of the breadwinner system
c. equal opportunity for women in labor market
d. the rise of the parasite single
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