Assimilation

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This paper discusses the flaws inherent in the traditional concept of assimilation and acculturation. The paper explains why the weaknesses in this in the context of immigrant groups and mainstream society.

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"Traditionally, assimilation is regarded as an unidirectional, irreversible and sequential process that captures the immigrants' gradual shift away from their culture of origin to incorporate the characteristics of the dominant mainstream society over several generations. When the generation has succeeded in incorporating all the traits and cultural practices of the mainstream society, it is considered to have achieved significant progress. However, this traditional conception of assimilation and acculturation belies the dynamic quality and the different dimensions of assimilation; economic, social, cultural and political. Essentially, immigrant groups may..."

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