Practice Acculturation Vs. Assimilation (2.2) - Migration and Identity

Practice: Acculturation vs. Assimilation

Lesson 2.2Migration and Identity

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Question 1.
What is acculturation?
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Think about how families maintain traditions in a new country.
Question 2.
What does assimilation involve?
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Consider what happens when people change their lifestyles to fit in.
3Question 3.
What is the main difference between acculturation and assimilation?
- Both are the same
- Acculturation retains original identity, assimilation may lose it
- Only assimilation allows cultural integration
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Think about how each concept would look in real life.
4Question 4.
True or False: Assimilation always leads to better integration in society.
- True
- False
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Consider the impacts on original culture.
Question 5.
Discuss the potential societal impacts when a large number of migrants choose assimilation over acculturation. Consider areas such as cultural diversity, social tensions, and community identity.
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Think of contemporary immigrant experiences.
Question 6.
Analyze case studies where different countries have successfully implemented policies promoting acculturation. What can be learned from these examples?
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Look up examples from countries like Canada or the UK.

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