In much of the twentieth century, U.S. immigrants were expected to abandon native languages and customs and conform to dominant norms become like the majority culture. The expectation exemplified what problem?
A) Ethnocentrism
B) Assimilation
C) Stereotyping
D) Stigmatization
Ans: B
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Assimilation means the expectation for immigrants and minority groups to become like the majority culture. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own cultural practices and values are inherently correct or superior to those of others. Stereotyping is believing that one member of a cultural group will display certain behaviors or hold certain attitudes (usually negative) simply because he or she is a member of that cultural group. Stigmatization is the attribution of negative characteristics or identity to one person or group, causing feelings of rejection, alienation, and ostracization from society.
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