Which of the following best describes the process of assimilation?
A) It refers to the conformity of ethnic group members to the culture of the dominant group, including intermarriage.
B) It involves the maintenance of many aspects of one's original culture by encouraging the members of an ethnic group to marry within their own community.
C) It involves the adoption of many characteristics of a host culture but doesn't include intermarriage.
D) It refers to the movement of ethnic groups from their native country to another country with the intention of permanently settling down.
A
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