acculturation
Noun
Meaning
the process of assimilating new ideas into an existing cognitive structure
all the knowledge and values shared by a society
the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
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the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
Also, the more acculturation there is between cultures, the more influenced the culture is to adopt Caucasians drinking practices.
Additionally, Muscogee descendants of varying degrees of acculturation live throughout the southeastern United States.
The cosmopolitan and multicultural nature of modern Guam poses challenges for Chamorros struggling to preserve their culture and identity amidst forces of acculturation.
Here's a taste of the writing style: "Baker's life is a microcosm and a laboratory test case for the study of assimilation, acculturation, and identity invention."
The acculturation of Amazonian peoples has been, at best, a difficult transition.