Distinguish Between Assimilation and Ethnic Pluralism and Explain Why Both

question 144

Essay

Distinguish between assimilation and ethnic pluralism and explain why both are functionalist perspectives on racial and ethnic relations.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can hinder performance and affect behavior.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Intelligence Test

Standardized assessments designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities in various domains.

Spatial Skills

The capacity to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space.