Miguel's family immigrated to the U.S.from Mexico,yet his grandmother refuses to learn English or any of the customs of American society.Instead,she focuses totally on her Mexican values and traditions.This best illustrates:

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The grandmother's refusal to learn English or adopt American customs demonstrates a desire for separation, as she is choosing to maintain a distinct Mexican identity. Assimilation would involve abandoning one's original culture and fully adopting the values and customs of the dominant culture, while integration would involve adapting to both the original and new cultures. Marginality refers to a state of being excluded or isolated from both cultures.

Miguel's Family Immigrated to the U