Cultural assimilation guarantees a subordinate ethnic subpopulation's structural assimilation.

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Cultural assimilation, where a minority group adopts the cultural norms of the dominant group, does not guarantee structural assimilation, which involves equal access to and participation in the economic, social, and political institutions of the society. Structural assimilation can be hindered by systemic barriers and discrimination even when cultural assimilation occurs.

Cultural Assimilation Guarantees a Subordinate Ethnic Subpopulation's Structural Assimilation