Asked by patiance

I am confused on the meaning of assimilation and acculturation. Is assimilation the process that attitudes and behaviors from one cultral are modified as a result of contact with a different cultrual and so acculturation mean the same?

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Answered by Writeacher
They seem pretty much the same ... not identical, but similar:

http://www.answers.com/topic/acculturation

http://www.answers.com/topic/assimilation
Answered by Ms. Sue
Here's an excellent explanation of these two words.

http://archiejeter.blogspot.com/2007/08/assimilation-versus-acculturation.html
Answered by patiance
Thank you, that helped alot.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

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