The U.S. has been compared to a salad bowl, one dish made up of individual ingredients, in order to explain a contemporary society where different cultures blend yet still retain their essential uniqueness. Which of the following processes does this comparison define?

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The "salad bowl" metaphor describes ethnic pluralism, where different cultures coexist and maintain their distinct identities within a society.

The US Has Been Compared to a Salad Bowl, One Dish