A Chinese family that has been in Canada for five years has learned to speak English and has adopted certain Western characteristics, but has continued to adhere to their values, beliefs, and traditions. What is this process called?
a. Assimilation
b. Enculturation
c. Acculturation
d. Multiculturalism
C
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A Assimilation is a process whereby a minority group gradually acquires the attitudes and customs of the mainstream culture.
B Socialization into one's primary culture as a child is known as enculturation.
C Acculturation is the process of adapting to or adopting the characteristics of a new culture.
D Multiculturalism is prevalent in Canadian society, where many cultures coexist while maintaining their cultural differences.
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