What Metaphor Has Been Used to Describe the Process of Immigrant

question 35

Multiple Choice

What metaphor has been used to describe the process of immigrant assimilation into U.S. dominant culture?

• A) nationalism
• B) tossed salad
• C) melting pot
• D) whitening

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Definitions:

Conjugal Family

A family unit consisting of a married couple and their children, emphasizing the relationship between the spouses.

Family of Procreation

Refers to the family unit created by an individual, together with their partner and children, distinct from the family of origin in which the individual was born or raised.

Sandwich Generation

Describes individuals typically in their thirties or forties who are responsible for bringing up their own children while also caring for their aging parents.

Skip-Generation

Families where grandparents are the primary caregivers of grandchildren, bypassing the children's parents.