That straight-line assimilation is not the only way to assimilate in contemporary america. rather, there are multiple paths to assimilation.

___Segmented assimilation theory.___

Explanation:

Segmented assimilation theory, was first proposed in 1993 by Portes, A. and Zhou, M. It’s based on the recognition that society is segmented as well as diverse; it basically argues about immigrants assimilations, selective acculturation, etc. based on social context which they are embedded.

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