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
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
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.