The Exclusion of Chicanos and Puerto Ricans from Institutions and Experiences

The exclusion of Chicanos and Puerto Ricans from institutions and experiences that could have led to greater equality and higher rates of acculturation supports which conclusion about assimilation?

A) Assimilation is inevitable and possible for all groups.
B) Assimilation is a linear process that takes a long time to conclude.
C) Minority groups must undergo acculturation before structural integration.
D) Assimilation can be segmented for different groups.
E) Assimilation and pluralism can occur simultaneously.