According to the Alba and Nee reading (“Rethinking Assimilation Theory for a New Era of Immigration,”assigned for the Assimilation versus Pluralism class), the concept of assimilation is not problematic and should be retained without any modifications 

a. true
b. false


b. false

Anthropology & Archaeology

You might also like to view...

In this chapter, John Whiting's research regarding the postpartum taboo is used to illustrate the application of the scientific method in an anthropological study. Describe theories, associations, and explanations, using his research as an example.

What will be an ideal response?

Anthropology & Archaeology

H. erectus is the first species of hominin widely distributed across the Old World

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anthropology & Archaeology

A vertical economy exploits environmental zones that are close together in space but differentiated by altitude, rainfall, overall climate, and vegetation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Anthropology & Archaeology

__________ is the ability to join sounds and words in theoretically infinite meaningful combinations

a. Symbolism b. Productivity c. Duality of patterning d. Syntax

Anthropology & Archaeology