A problem with the assimilation model is that it
A. takes no account of societal conditions at the time of immigration.
B. places too much emphasis on the different histories of Black and White immigrants to this country.
C. places too much emphasis on the salience of skin color as a factor affecting the assimilation process.
D. focuses too much attention on the social class of the immigrants.
Answer: A
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