Acculturation When two cultures meet Colonization when two

Acculturation When two cultures meet…

Colonization: when two cultures inhabit the same territory Acculturation: is the process of modifying the culture of one group through influence of another group In general, there are four options for how multiple cultures can interact when they come into contact with each other.

Segregation is a total separation of the two cultures. Limited or no interaction, cooperation. Cultures remain intact but very separate.

Annihilation is where a less dominant culture is destroyed by a more dominant one

Accommodation is where both cultures are modified slightly in order to support, cooperate, and live peacefully. Differences are celebrated, but mutual cooperation is the goal.

Assimilation is the process by which individuals from one (less dominant) cultural group are absorbed into a dominant group.

Assimilation con’t. The term "assimilation" describes a change in individual or group identity that results from continuous social interaction between members of two groups such that members of one group (often a minority culture group) enter into and become a part of a second group (often a majority culture group). In this process of assimilation, the minority group or culture may disappear by losing its members to the larger and more dominant cultural group.

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It has been decided that there is one best culture. All children will be removed from their homes at age three to limit exposure to any other culture. They will live in schools were most of their education will focus on learning this best culture. Annihilation? Segregation? Assimilation? Accommodation ?

Assimilation

There are two competing cultures on Mars. One culture has declared war on the other. Both cultures fought until there was only one culture left. Annihilation? Segregation? Assimilation? Accommodation ?

Annihilation

Because the Catholic and Protestant religions are so different it has been decided that they shouldn’t interact. Special neighborhoods in the city are delegated to each religion. In order to live in the Protestant neighborhood, you must apply and show your unwavering loyalty to the Protestant church. Annihilation? Segregation? Assimilation? Accommodation?

Segregation

The country of Manada has decided that all cultures are important and valuable. They believe their country is strongest when everyone is free and welcomes to practice the religion and culture of their choice, as long as the practices and customs align with the country’s laws. Annihilation? Segregation? Assimilation? Accommodation?

Accommodation

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