If someone in a marginalized group tries to fit in with the dominant group, he or she is striving for what goal of intercultural communication?
A) accommodation
B) separation
C) reflexivity
D) assimilation

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Assimilation refers to the process of adapting to the dominant culture and conforming to its norms and values. This often involves giving up aspects of one's own culture in an attempt to fit in. People from marginalized groups may strive for assimilation as a way to gain acceptance and access to opportunities that may be restricted to those in the dominant group.

If Someone in a Marginalized Group Tries to Fit in with the Dominant