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Maddie Leann
on Dec 04, 2024
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The paradox of immigrant assimilation is that_____.
A) the more immigrants assimilate in the United States, the more they are influenced by their cultures of origin
B) more assimilated immigrants are openly discriminated against more often than newer, less- assimilated immigrants
C) the daughters of immigrants hold more social and economic power than their mothers, but have more traditional attitudes about gender
D) assimilation often improves the chances of economic success for immigrants, but their health status tends to decline the longer they live in the United States
Immigrant Assimilation
The process by which immigrants adopt and adapt to the cultural norms, values, and behaviors of their new country, often to become indistinguishable from native populations.
- Examine the circumstances of immigrants from both historical and contemporary periods, including elements that affect their acceptance and assimilation.
- Assess the repercussions of stereotypes, such as the "model minority" myth, impacting Asian Americans and additional ethnic collectives.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the circumstances of immigrants from both historical and contemporary periods, including elements that affect their acceptance and assimilation.
- Assess the repercussions of stereotypes, such as the "model minority" myth, impacting Asian Americans and additional ethnic collectives.