When the culture of one group is completely absorbed into the other, it is referred to as:
A) acculturation.
B) assimilation.
C) enculturation.
D) colonization.

Question

When the culture of one group is completely absorbed into the other, it is referred to as:
A)  acculturation.
B)  assimilation.
C)  enculturation.
D) colonization.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process where the culture of a minority group is absorbed by another, dominant culture to the point where the original cultural characteristics are completely lost or eradicated.

When the Culture of One Group Is Completely Absorbed into the Other