Cultural assimilation

history. Although Equiano and I live in different time, our experiences connect us with the problem of first generation settler. Examining contexts of the Equiano’s narrative and my life reveals how the differences and similarities of process of assimilation, fighting for identity, and freedom that happened in our lives. While both Equiano and I assimilate to Western culture, Equiano’s process…

This sociological study will define the problem of Anglo-Saxon assimilation in the Canadian immigrant experience. Canadians from differing backgrounds define the problem of “dual identity” when attempting to assimilate into a primarily Anglo-Saxon culture. Isabel Vincent’s defines this phenomenon through the theme of a “mosaic” of Canadian culture that often divided Portuguese immigrants from Anglo-Saxon Canadian communities: “But we still had problems, and didn’t seem to belong. We never quite…

Assimilation vs. Pluralism When observing how cultural groups come together as well as how they react with each other, two concepts can be used to understand how these groups will meld. These two concepts are assimilation and pluralism. While they are mostly contrary processes, they are not necessary exclusive to each other. These two process may occur at the same time within the same nations. Some groups may experience assimilation, while the other experience pluralism. Both process are were…

forms; from personal to social to cultural. It’s something that you create and what makes every individual unique. It may also interfere with the struggle to wanting to belong. Immigrants tend to experience a sense of nonidentity when put in an unfamiliar environment that could lead to assimilation and rejection. When coming in contact with an…

which has created greater challenges as they transition to America. Immigrants have provided a unique strong and rich heritage to America. Ott (2003) reveals that historically, the United States has been an extension of the European civilization. Assimilation was a major factor…

Immigrants should practice their cultural backgrounds and heritage because America is a melting pot, immigrants have much to offer, and America is all about being unique. Many of our citizens tend to believe that if someone migrates to America, then that person needs to be a carbon copy of the people in this country and do everything we do, have the same interests, or have the same religion. But what makes America so great is the freedom we are given to make our own choices, such as choosing a…

Europe which did not correspond to traditional protestant ethic. Therefore Americanization was a thinly veiled attempt to impose cultural hegemony and reproduce the ruling order, in addition to eradicating the often populist and radical sentiments of immigrants. Cultural pluralism was an intellectual movement that countered this hegemonic narrative by framing cultural differences as assets to America and essential to its development. Pluralism…

effect on them emotionally and psychologically. For Elijah, it stripped him of his cultural identity and moral compass, while for Xavier, he tried to maintain his cultural values in what is an appalling experience. The author contrasts the two characters in their loss of cultural values, the pressure of assimilation on their identity, and moral corruption. For Xavier and Elijah, going into the army tested the cultural values of their Cree heritage. Both exceled in hunting and survival skills…

that embraces diversity and fosters humanity. Many organizations have been using a selective approach to diversity known as assimilation. The assimilation approach defies differences, and no integration efforts can be made. Diverse groups are expected to assimilate into a dominant corporate culture. This tends to create tension among groups. Aside from the conflicts assimilation causes, employees will not be able to perform their duties and not work at their highest potential. It is important…

Governments should require new citizens to assimilate into the native culture. Assimilation improves citizens’ wellbeing, increases social mobility, and increases the diversity of a society, because assimilated peoples are not forced to disregard their old culture, but rather to learn to understand and accept the culture of their new country. By requiring new citizens to adopt the host country’s cultural customs and beliefs, increases the unity of the nation while reducing tensions between…