Milton Gordon proposed seven stages of assimilation through which immigrants progress. Which of the following best describes Gordon's theory of assimilation?

A. straight-line assimilation
B. bumpy-line assimilation
C. structural assimilation
D. segmented assimilation


Answer: A

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