Maria Gomez is thrilled to be in the United States. After spending her childhood years in Mexico, she is looking forward to the freedom given to teenage girls in the United States. "I can wear shorts, pantsuits, and even halter tops and no one will think badly of me," says Maria. Maria is in the process of adopting products, habits, and values that are identified with the mainstream culture of the United States. This process is known as .

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Maria is adopting the products, habits, and values of the mainstream culture, which is the process of assimilation.

Maria Gomez Is Thrilled to Be in the United States