The Assumption Underlying the Cultural Deficit Model Was That Many

question 55

True/False

The assumption underlying the cultural deficit model was that many ethnic groups did not want to assimilate completely into mainstream American society.

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Definitions:

Nationalize

The process by which a government takes control of a private industry, business, or assets, often to ensure public access or control.

Third World Countries

A term historically used to describe nations that were neither aligned with the capitalist First World nor the communist Second World during the Cold War, often referring to developing countries.

Segregation Practices

Policies or practices promoting the separation of people based on racial or ethnic differences, historically enforced through laws and social norms.

Containment Policy

A United States foreign policy during the Cold War aimed at preventing the spread of communism by providing economic and military support to countries threatened by communist insurgency.