Module 2: Conclusion

The melting pot (assimilation= culture A + culture B + culture C = culture A) as practiced in the United States and the amalgamation (cultures A+B+C = D) are out of date. Rather, the outcome expected here is cultural pluralism, where people maintain their original identity while still participating in the new mainstream culture. In brief, acculturation is seen here as an adaptation process where individuals integrate elements of a new culture to their own.