Exam 2: Together or Apart Some Competing Views

In Chapter Two,the authors keep their discussion of assimilation at the:

The authors divide Gordon's typology into all of the following except:

Which perspective offers the broader range of possible models than the others?

By the 17th century,the ________ had become established as the "native" group along the Atlantic seaboard.

If a minority immigrant group trades their culture and adapts the mainstream culture,then they have practiced assimilation by:

Contrast the three assimilationist theories in terms of primary,secondary group,and cultural assimilation.

Which of the following could fully assimilate into Anglo conformist America,if they had the desire to do so?

In the Anglo-conformity model,cultural assimilation occurs by:

After secondary assimilation,identificational assimilation comes next.

According to Gordon,a group may assimilate ________ without necessarily proceeding through the remaining levels of assimilation.

In Chapter Two,the authors list ________ subprocesses of assimilation that may lead to a situation in which subordinate and dominant groups become indistinguishable from one another.

The authors agree with Gordon that there are subprocesses of assimilation.

The authors ignore the issue of the beliefs different people hold concerning how the ethnic groups of our society ought to relate to one another.

Take the position that America is NOT a melting pot,but rather something different.Be detailed about what different means.

Sometimes assimilation includes the adoption of cultural standards form groups other than the mainstream group in a society.

How might Blauner criticize Gordon at the personal,group,and larger social levels of American experience?

Contrast the core ideas of Kallen and Gordon in terms of assimilation.Focus only on the core differences as they relate to American experience.

What are the core concerns of conflict theorists about assimilation theorists?

Theories predicting that intergroup association over long periods of time will generate lasting hostility are examples of:

Assimilation theories are generally referred to as ________ or order theories.