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Chapter Preview 2 Chapter Preview · Section 2 Racial and Ethnic Relations (pages 280–283) Patterns of racial and ethnic relations take two forms: assimilation and conflict. Patterns of assimilation include Anglo-conformity, melting pot, and cultural pluralism. Conflict patterns include genocide, population transfer, and subjugation.

Section 2-Key Terms assimilation cultural pluralism genocide subjugation de jure segregation de facto segregation

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section-Polling Question Are there positive and negative effects of different races and ethnicities living together? A.Yes B.No C.Sometimes D.Not at all

Section 2 Patterns of Assimilation Assimilation refers to the blending or fusing of minority groups into the dominant society.Assimilation

Section 2 Patterns of Assimilation (cont.) Different forms of assimilation: –Anglo-conformity—immigrants are accepted as long as they conform; the most common pattern of assimilation in America. –Melting pot/tossed salad—all ethnic and racial minorities voluntarily blend together.

Section 2 Patterns of Assimilation (cont.) –Cultural pluralism—immigrants maintain some of their “old” ways, which can result in introducing some of their culture to the United States.Cultural pluralism –Accommodation—a minority maintains its own culturally-unique way of life.

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Which method of assimilation do you think is best and why do you think this? A.Anglo-conformity B.Melting pot C.Cultural pluralism D.Accommodation

Section 2 Patterns of Conflict Different forms of conflict: –Genocide—the systematic effort to destroy an entire population.Genocide –Population transfer—a minority is forced either to move to a remote location or to leave entirely the territory controlled by the majority. Impact of the Holocaust

Section 2 Patterns of Conflict (cont.) –De jure segregation—subjugation based on the law.De jure segregation –Subjugation—the minority is denied equal access to the culture and lifestyle of the larger society; the most common pattern of conflict.Subjugation

Section 2 Patterns of Conflict (cont.) –De facto segregation—a situation of segregation that exists regardless of what the law is.De facto segregation

A.A B.B C.C D.D Section 2 Which of the following is the most common form of conflict? A.Genocide B.Subjugation C.de jure segregation D.de facto segregation

Rank these terms by degree of hostility or control each term indicates is exerted on the minority group: –Subjugation –Assimilation –De jure segregation –De facto segregation –Genocide –Cultural pluralism –Accommodation –Population transfer

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Figure 9.2 Impact of the Holocaust

Vocab 4 assimilation the blending or fusing of minority groups into the dominant society

Vocab 5 cultural pluralism desire of a group to maintain some sense of identity separate from the dominant group

Vocab 6 genocide the systematic effort to destroy an entire population

Vocab 7 subjugation process by which a minority group is denied equal access to the benefits of a society

Vocab 8 de jure segregation denial of equal access based on the law

Vocab 9 de facto segregation denial of equal access based on everyday practice