Define two of the four types of assimilation discussed in the text

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Assimilation is a process by which members of subordinate racial and ethnic groups

become absorbed into the dominant culture. Assimilation occurs in several distinct

levels. (1) Cultural assimilation or acculturation occurs when members of an ethnic

group adopt dominant-group traits, such as language, dress, values, religion, and food

preferences. Cultural assimilation in the United States initially followed an "Anglo

conformity" model? members of subordinate ethnic groups were expected to conform

to the culture of the dominant white Anglo-Saxon population. (2) Structural assimilation

or integration occurs when members of subordinate racial or ethnic groups gain

acceptance in everyday social interaction with members of the dominant group. This

type of assimilation typically starts in large, impersonal settings such as schools and

workplaces. (3) Biological assimilation or amalgamation occurs when members of one

group marry those of other social or ethnic groups. (4) Psychological assimilation

involves a change in racial or ethnic self-identification on the part of an individual.

Rejection by the dominant group may prevent psychological assimilation by members of

some subordinate racial and ethnic groups, especially those with visible characteristics

such as skin color or facial features that differ from those of the dominant group.

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