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Herbert Gans characterized a “bumpy-line” approach to this process, in contrast to a pre-1990s “straight-line” approach. (-5[1])Alejandro Portes and Min Zhou developed a “segmented” theory of this process, which introduced the idea that it can be selective and racialized. It’s not mobility, but in the “downward” type of this process, children may attain a lower socioeconomic status than their parents; socioeconomic status, spatial concentration, and (*) intermarriage are three of the four criteria for measuring this process. A play by Israel Zangwill originated (-5[1])a metaphor for (10[1])the results of this process, which are often contrasted (10[1])with the “salad bowl” created by pluralism. For 10 points, identify (10[1])this process by which a minority group adopts the culture of the majority. (10[2])■END■

ANSWER: cultural assimilation [or immigrant assimilation; accept word forms like assimilating; prompt on immigrant integration, cultural integration, acculturation, or cultural amalgamation; prompt on forming a melting pot] (Israel Zangwill wrote the 1908 play The Melting Pot.)
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Mike CheyneOld and YoungToyota Tundra Turbos — Twisting Truths - Tackling Trivia - Taming Titans15-5
Moses KitakuleIn the Mood for Buzzbingy academy81-5
Joel MilesPaddington in Peru (2024)The cult of SGA8410
Jason HongMadmen and Specialistsshe limp on my waltz till i feel pathetique9310
Bryan UgazASU->Stanford->ASU pipelineSocial credit go vroom10410
Aryan Desarapubingy academyIn the Mood for Buzz11810
Ali HamzehToyota Tundra Turbos — Twisting Truths - Tackling Trivia - Taming TitansOld and Young11810

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