When Fernando and Olivia moved from Mexico to the United States, they were expected to learn English. At their jobs, it was expe
cted that they become fluent English speakers and that they would adapt to the dominant corporate culture. When they participated in the pot luck lunches at work, most people preferred that they bring an American dish. What were Fernando and Olivia experiencing
Cultural assimilation is the process in which a minority group or culture comes to resemble a dominant group or assume the values, behaviors, and beliefs of another group.
