Distinguish Between Assimilation and Ethnic Pluralism and Explain Why Both

question 144

Essay

Distinguish between assimilation and ethnic pluralism and explain why both are functionalist perspectives on racial and ethnic relations.

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Definitions:

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Morphological Structure

The form and structure of organisms or specific structures of an organism.

Polyphenism

A trait for which multiple, discrete phenotypes can arise from a single genotype, depending on environmental circumstances.