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Assimilation and multiculturalism have several key differences and similarities. The key

difference between the two is that multiculturalism results in the creation of an entirely new

group, while assimilation does not. Under multiculturalism, there is a cultural fusion between the

majority and minority groups, with each group contributing some of its characteristics to the new

group (McNamara & Burns, 2018). Conversely, under assimilation, there is no cultural fusion or

formation of a new group. In assimilation, one group, usually the subordinate, voluntarily cedes

its culture, adopts the characteristics and culture of the dominant group, and become part of it.

Assimilation, unlike multiculturalism, is founded on the concept of superior and inferior cultures

where one group feels the urge to become part of the dominant or superior group by learning and

adopting its ways of life (Noman, 2019). Conversely, in multiculturalism, both groups

acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses inherent in each culture and hence combine them into

a new culture that belongs to neither of them.

Multiculturalism is not more prominent in society than assimilation. I believe

assimilation is more common since, in most cases, it is the minority groups that cede their

culture, to join and be part of a dominant group. While complete assimilation, where one group

totally abandons is cultures and way of life, is a rare occurrence in most societies, existing

evidence points to more of assimilation than multiculturalism (Drouhot & Nee, 2019). While

there are signs of fusion in some societies, the contribution of minority groups in the formation

of a new culture is usually minor compared to that of the dominant group. As such, even if a new

culture is formed, it will closely resemble that of the dominant culture, with minimal or no

elements from smaller groups (McNamara & Burns, 2018). Another reason why multiculturalism

rarely takes place is that some groups view themselves as superior and are less likely to embrace

the characteristics of new cultures, especially from subordinate groups. What results is

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ASSIMILATION VS MULTICULTURALISM Assimilation vs multiculturalism Author: Institution Course name: Instructor Date 1 ASSIMILATION VS MULTICULTURALISM 2 Assimilation and multiculturalism have several key differences and similarities. The key difference between the two is that multiculturalism results in the creation of an entirely new group, while assimilation does not. Under multiculturalism, there is a cultural fusion between the majority and minority groups, with each group contributing some of its characteristics to the new group (McNamara & Burns, 2018). Conversely, under assimilation, there is no cultural fusion or formation of a new group. In assimilation, one group, usually the subordinate, voluntarily cedes its culture, adopts the characteristics and culture of the dominant group, and become part of it. Assimilation, unlike multiculturalism, is founded on the concept of superior and inferior cultures where one group feels the urge to become part of the dominant or superior group by learning and adopting its ways of life (Noman, 2019). Conversely, in multiculturalism, both groups acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses inherent in each culture and hence combine them ...
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