After Mei Immigrated to the U

question 45

Multiple Choice

After Mei immigrated to the U.S.from Taiwan,she no longer felt Taiwanese,yet she also did not feel American.This illustrates:

• A) assimilation.
• B) integration.
• C) marginality.
• D) separation.

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