The secondary structural assimilation of Native Americans is low; on many measures of quality of life, they are the most impoverished American minority group. Which theoretical perspective best explains this phenomenon?

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Blauner's hypothesis explains this phenomenon by suggesting that minority groups who are colonized, such as Native Americans, experience more intense prejudice, racism, and discrimination over a longer period, leading to more significant social disadvantages and lower levels of assimilation compared to those who immigrated voluntarily.

The Secondary Structural Assimilation of Native Americans Is Low; on Many