Assimilation vs. Accommodation Assimilation is cultural groups being absorbed into a dominant culture. In the process, defining characteristics are lost. Accommodation is cultural groups being accepted in a dominant culture without giving up their cultural identity. We need to recognize that a dominant culture is not necessarily superior to other cultures. Prejudice and Discrimination Prejudice is holding certain beliefs about an idea or person or group instead of making an objective judgment based on the merits of the case.
Discrimination is action based on prejudice.
The culture or co-culture in which we are raised affects who we are and how we communicate with others. High-context cultures tend to be collectivist. Low-context cultures tend to be individualistic. Power Distance Cultures vary according to power distance , or the way they handle relationships between those in authority and those without. A culture's tolerance of authority affects an individual's communication.