Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT?

• A. Assimilation refers to a social process where a minority cultural group or community gets absorbed into the dominant culture
• B. Acculturation is a one-way process and it is not an exchange of cultural patterns
• C. Acculturation refers to a process where transmission of values, norms and cultural changes takes place through the process of social interactions between cultural groups and communities
• D. In acculturation people retain their original culture while adapting to another culture

Hint:

In acculturation, both cultural groups retain their identity while influencing each other, whereas in assimilation, the minority culture is absorbed into the dominant culture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C, D

Step 1: Differentiate between Assimilation and Acculturation.

Assimilation refers to the process where a minority culture adopts the values, norms, and behaviors of the dominant culture, often losing its original identity in the process. In contrast, acculturation involves the exchange of cultural patterns between groups, where each retains its original culture while adapting to elements of the other.

Step 2: Evaluate the options.

(A) Correct: Assimilation is the process through which a minority group gradually adopts the customs and practices of the dominant culture, often resulting in the loss of the minority group's distinct cultural characteristics.

(B) Incorrect: Acculturation is a two-way process where both cultures exchange elements. It is not a one-way process.

(C) Correct: Acculturation refers to the process by which individuals or groups retain their original cultural identity while adapting to or incorporating elements of a different culture.

(D) Correct: In acculturation, people retain their original culture while adopting practices and beliefs from the dominant culture, forming a blend of both.