SAGE News Clips: Somali Refugees in the United StatesDescription: The small Maine town of Lewiston has become home to more than 5,000 Somali refugees. Migrating to leave war and civil unrest in Somalia, the refugees seek a new start in the United States. While locals were unsure of the Somalis' arrival--fearing the immigrants would not fit in and require welfare assistance--migrants found employment or started businesses. Today, the Somalis play a major role in the revitalization of Lewiston.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 78 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:When the citizens of Lewiston, Maine came to realize that their Somali neighbors'
cultures may have different norms and values that should be accepted as displays of Somali culture, they were illustrating ______.
A. cultural relativism
B. ethnocentrism
C. identity politics
D. culture wars
Answer: A
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