The Process Through Which an Ethnic Minority Group Is Absorbed

question 4

Multiple Choice

The process through which an ethnic minority group is absorbed into the mainstream culture but retains certain aspects of its identity is known as what?

• A) Acculturation
• B) Assimilation
• C) Multiculturalism
• D) Spatial segregation
• E) Ghettoization

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Definitions:

Gauche Conformer

A conformation where groups are separated by a dihedral angle of approximately 60 degrees, often leading to steric hindrance.

Butane

A gaseous hydrocarbon of the alkane series, found in natural gas and used as fuel, with a formula of C4H10.

Angle Strain

A form of strain in a cyclic molecule when bond angles deviate from their ideal values, leading to extra energy stored in the compound.

Heats of Combustion

The amount of heat released when a compound undergoes complete combustion with oxygen under standard conditions.