Acculturation, Assimilation, & Syncretism

What are some of the positive and negative effects of the complex and ongoing process of acculturation?

What is acculturation?

• The process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits of another society.

• The process by which individuals or groups reject the cultural traits of another society.

• The process by which individuals or groups create their own cultural traits.

• The process by which individuals or groups preserve their own cultural traits.

How does acculturation occur within smaller social groups?

What is an example of acculturation?

• The experience of immigrants

• The process of learning a new language

• The adaptation to a new culture

• The integration of different cultural practices

What is an example of acculturation?

• Influence of popular culture

• Impact of technology

• Effects of globalization

• Role of education

Acculturation is a dynamic process that helps individuals adapt to new environments and integrate into different social ___

What are some positive and negative effects of assimilation?

What is an example of assimilation in the context of American fast food chains spreading globally?

What is one real-world example of assimilation?

• Native American boarding schools

• Immigration policies

• Cultural exchange programs

• Religious conversion

What is assimilation?

• The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and customs of another group.

• The process by which individuals or groups reject the culture and customs of another group.

• The process by which individuals or groups create their own culture and customs.

• The process by which individuals or groups ignore the culture and customs of another group.