__________ may occur when one dominant group in a complex society imposes its cultural beliefs on subordinate ethnic groups. For example, the dominant ethnic group in the United States during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants) was able to impose its language, cultural beliefs, and practices on other minority groups in U.S. society.

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Cultural hegemony refers to the dominance of one cultural group over others in a society, and the ability of that group to impose its cultural beliefs and values on other groups. This can happen through institutions, such as schools and media, and can result in the marginalization and erasure of the cultures of subordinate groups. The example of white, Anglo-Saxon Protestants imposing their culture on other ethnic groups in the United States is a classic example of cultural hegemony.

__________ May Occur When One Dominant Group in a Complex