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:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rapid adoption of mainstream American cultural styles by the children of earlier immigrants is an example of assimilation, which refers to the process of different cultural groups blending together and adopting the customs, language, and values of the dominant culture. Assimilation refers to the process by which members of a minority culture adopt the language, customs, and values of the dominant culture. In this example, the children of the immigrants are assimilating into mainstream American culture by learning English and adopting American cultural styles. This is contrasted with pluralism, which involves different cultures coexisting and maintaining their distinct identities. Segregation and subjugation involve the separation or oppression of a minority group. Cultural adoption is not a recognized term in sociology.

Most of the Earlier Immigrants to America Had Distinctive Subcultures