Which of the following statements about the processes states utilize to resolve relationships between a central identity and disparate ethnic groups is FALSE?
a. A state may choose a dominant ethnic identity, equating the national culture with this particular ethnic group.
b. A state may maintain a pluralistic attitude toward cultural differences.
c. A state may assert a uniformity of culture, subsuming and homogenizing differences.
d. A state’s strategies to consolidate ethnic identities does not change over time.
Answer: d
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