When a group takes over the attitudes and language of the dominant community,it has engaged in:
A) genocide
B) assimilation
C) segregation
D) pluralism
E) multiculturalism

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Assimilation refers to a group adopting the attitudes and language of the dominant community, often to the extent of losing their own cultural identity. Genocide involves the deliberate killing of a particular ethnic, racial, or national group. Segregation refers to the separation of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics. Pluralism and multiculturalism both involve recognizing and valuing diversity, but do not necessarily involve adopting the attitudes and language of the dominant group.

When a Group Takes Over the Attitudes and Language of the Dominant