When a group or society is in contact with a more powerful soceity, the weaker group is often obliged to acquire cultural elements from the dominant group. What is this process of borrowing between a dominant and subordinate culture called?

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30 May, 04:19

When a group or society is in contact with a more powerful soceity, the weaker group is often obliged to acquire cultural elements from the dominant group. What is this process of borrowing between a dominant and subordinate culture called?

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Helen Rice · Answer 1

Acculturation

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Acculturation refers to the change which occurs in response to the assimilation of the two cultures. The change can be social, psychological or cultural. This involves the adoption and incorporation of new values from the new culture. The more prevalent culture dominates the adoption of the culture. The new culture is adopted, practiced and participated in.