SOC218H1 Lecture Notes - Acculturation, Social Disorganization Theory
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When people rethink about the concept of assimilation, as everything was de- bated, they rediscovered the work of shibutani and kwan. have a significant con- tribution to the field. They are the second generation of japanese, and both are asian, their view is unique of the whole process due to their background. Use alot of example out- side of america. Competition usually occurs in the group level, due to gender, group ethnicity etc. Migration, reach equilibrium, new blood of migration disrupts the equilib- rium, as well as creating a new contact of immigrants and host. Integration: undergo transformation - culture, of the minority group is first to change. The minority has to change a few characteristics to accommodate the host characteristics. This process may take over a long period of time. Acculturation: process of acquiring the culture of another group. The disappearance of the minority group as an identifiable entity. Minority is being accepted by the host.