Post by sjangwal on Oct 26, 2017 21:39:13 GMT
Comparing forms of assimilation
At the psychological level (behaviour, thoughts, emotions of individuals) what differences would you expect to observe among people in a nation where minority assimilation was taking place and one where melting-pot assimilation was taking place? Explain the basis for your expectations.
Minority Assimilation is seen when a minority group is expected to adopt the mainstream customs/ideals and norms of the majority group. The majority stays the same.
A melting pot assimilation is seen when all group members develop a new identity based on everyone groups' contributions. Everyone makes changes to their ideals and views.
In a nation imposing minority assimilation, I would expect to see everyone within the nation acting more or less the same way as each other but I would also expect more underlying hostility between groups. Possibly greater instances of displaced aggression due to the fact that the original out-group/minority group will always have to abandon their customs to maintain "fitting-in".
In a nation using melting-pot assimilation, I would expect to see more people more likely to express themselves as individuals without the fear of "fitting-in" due to the fact that all groups' customs and ideals are accommodated for. There should also be less hostility or displaced aggression amongst group members and more cohesiveness.
At the psychological level (behaviour, thoughts, emotions of individuals) what differences would you expect to observe among people in a nation where minority assimilation was taking place and one where melting-pot assimilation was taking place? Explain the basis for your expectations.
Minority Assimilation is seen when a minority group is expected to adopt the mainstream customs/ideals and norms of the majority group. The majority stays the same.
A melting pot assimilation is seen when all group members develop a new identity based on everyone groups' contributions. Everyone makes changes to their ideals and views.
In a nation imposing minority assimilation, I would expect to see everyone within the nation acting more or less the same way as each other but I would also expect more underlying hostility between groups. Possibly greater instances of displaced aggression due to the fact that the original out-group/minority group will always have to abandon their customs to maintain "fitting-in".
In a nation using melting-pot assimilation, I would expect to see more people more likely to express themselves as individuals without the fear of "fitting-in" due to the fact that all groups' customs and ideals are accommodated for. There should also be less hostility or displaced aggression amongst group members and more cohesiveness.
