What are the four adjustment response patterns identified in the Theory of Cultural Marginality?
The four adjustment response patterns identified in the Theory of Cultural Marginality are assimilation, reconstructed return, poise, and integration.
Assimilation involves individuals being absorbed into the dominant culture, often as a survival strategy. Reconstructed return refers to individuals returning to their original culture with a new perspective after experiencing challenges in the new culture. Poise is characterized by a tentative fit on the margins of cultures, leading to emotional conflicts. Integration involves merging the old and new cultures to create a third culture, allowing individuals to navigate multiple cultural identities successfully.
Key points
- Assimilation: absorption into the dominant culture.
- Reconstructed return: returning to one's original culture with a new perspective.
- Poise: a tentative fit on the cultural margins.
- Integration: merging old and new cultures to create a third culture.
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