The Paradox of Immigrant Assimilation Is That_____

question 161

Multiple Choice

The paradox of immigrant assimilation is that_____.

• A) the more immigrants assimilate in the United States, the more they are influenced by their cultures of origin
• B) more assimilated immigrants are openly discriminated against more often than newer, less- assimilated immigrants
• C) the daughters of immigrants hold more social and economic power than their mothers, but have more traditional attitudes about gender
• D) assimilation often improves the chances of economic success for immigrants, but their health status tends to decline the longer they live in the United States

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