What is microenculturation?

A. the process whereby particular roles are learned within a limited social system (for example, a business)
B. the process whereby enculturation is accomplished through advanced media technology
C. enculturation based on a focused interest; for example, reruns of a TV show like Star Trek
D. a condition that exists in large, industrialized states, wherein most of the population has only a small amount of real culture
E. the result of the meeting between foraging and tribal communities in less developed countries


Answer: A

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