Blauner's Hypothesis, Which States That the Subordination of Colonized Minority

question 75

Multiple Choice

Blauner's hypothesis, which states that the subordination of colonized minority groups is perpetuated over time, supports which of the following conclusions about assimilation?

• A) Assimilation is inevitable and possible for all groups.
• B) Assimilation is a linear process that takes a long time to conclude.
• C) Minority groups must undergo acculturation before structural integration.
• D) Assimilation can be segmented for different groups.
• E) Assimilation and pluralism can occur simultaneously.

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Definitions:

Social Cues

Nonverbal or environmental signals that are interpreted by individuals to guide their social interactions.

Ultimate Attribution Error

Tendency to attribute bad outgroup and good ingroup behaviour internally, and to attribute good outgroup and bad ingroup behaviour externally.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, often to divert attention from the real causes.

Actualisation

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.