Sociology Essay Response

   Explain the difference between racial assimilation and cultural assimilation.  Use 

definitions and describe a situation where both types might occur simultaneously.

Definitions:

•Assimilation: the minority group is absorbed into the mainstream or dominant group, making society more homogeneous. 

•Racial assimilation: racial minority groups are absorbed into the dominant group through intermarriage. 

•Cultural assimilation: racial or ethnic groups are absorbed into the dominant group by adopting the dominant group’s culture.