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?

Answer 1

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

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

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

Answer 2

Here's an excellent explanation of these two words.

http://archiejeter.blogspot.com/2007/08/assimilation-versus-acculturation.html

Answer 3

Thank you, that helped alot.

Answer 4

You're welcome.