The Matsui family came to the United States from Japan thirty years ago. They now speak English at home and the Matsui children date non-Japanese students at college. This family's story is closest to which of the following concepts?

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The Matsui family's story is closest to the concept of assimilation, which is the process by which a group or individual becomes part of a larger culture or society by adopting the customs, values, and language of that society. In this case, the Matsui family has adopted English as their primary language and their children have embraced aspects of American culture by dating non-Japanese students. This is an example of how immigrants can integrate into the dominant culture of a society.

The Matsui Family Came to the United States from Japan