Assimilation+strategies


 * Assimilation strategies **

1. Nonassertive - “These strategies emphasize trying to fit and be accepted by the dominant group. This strategy might be taken if the individual perceives that it is important not to ‘make waves’ in this context.” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010) 2. Assertive – “Co-cultural individuals taking this strategy may downplay co-cultural differences and try to fit into the existing structures. Unlike the nonassertive assimilation strategy, this individual will try to fit in but also let people know how she or he feels from time to time.” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010) 3. Aggressive – “This strategy emphasizes fitting in, and co-cultural members who take this approach can go to great lengths to prove they are like members of the dominant group. Sometimes this means distancing themselves from other members of their co- culture, mirroring, or self ridiculing.” (Martin; Nakayama, 2010)