Throughout Much of the 20th Century, Sociologists Who Studied Minorities

question 38

Multiple Choice

Throughout much of the 20th century, sociologists who studied minorities, race, and ethnicity assumed which of the following?

• A)The ultimate destiny of most minorities was assimilation.
• B)Migrant groups would resist assimilation.
• C)The ultimate destiny of the United States was cultural pluralism.
• D)Migrant groups would want to retain their unique traditions and beliefs.

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