What Is It Called When a Minority Group Is Absorbed

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is it called when a minority group is absorbed into the dominant group?

• A) segregation.
• B) population transfer.
• C) assimilation.
• D) internal colonialism.
• E) pluralism.

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Definitions:

Identity Moratorium

A phase in identity development where individuals are actively exploring options but have not yet made commitments.

Identity Achiever

A term from James Marcia's theory, referring to an individual who has gone through an identity crisis and has made a commitment to a sense of identity (i.e., a set of values, ideals, and goals).

Identity Foreclosure

A stage in adolescent development in which an individual prematurely commits to an identity without adequately exploring alternatives.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived ideas regarding the roles and behaviors of men and women that are often culturally defined and reinforced.