In the context of consequences of subordinate-group status, the equation A + B + C → A describes ________.

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The equation A + B + C → A represents assimilation, which is the process where a subordinate group loses its cultural and social identity and becomes absorbed into the dominant group. The equation shows how the subordinate group (represented by B and C) loses its identity and becomes like the dominant group (represented by A). Pluralism refers to the coexistence of multiple groups in society. Amalgamation describes the process of two or more groups coming together and forming a new group with a shared culture. Segregation refers to the physical and social separation of different groups within a society.

In the Context of Consequences of Subordinate-Group Status, the Equation