Friday, April 25, 2014

Although the culture between our Natives and the culture we bring with us are very different, it is very important that each of the groups respect and understand each other. When this is accomplished the end result will be a cultural/ traditional assimilation. The traditional model of assimilation involves 4 phases: contact, competition, accommodation, and then finally, assimilation.

Our groups talked about whether or not to isolate the natives on reserves like we do in the US but we felt that it allows them to seclude themselves from the rest of us and have basically another Gov. This seemed to be only encourage their behavior and not give us the amount of control that is needed to ensure the countries safety and prosterity. With this being said it made sense to infuse the natives into our neighborhoods, companies, economy,etc. ensuring that there is contact.

Because there is the contact established it would help the transition process. By allowing the natives to become citizens it allows them to participate in our economy by having the opportunity to be entrepreneurs and compete which stimulates the economy.

Accommodation isn't just being polite. Its is being educated in each other traditions and cultures and with this understanding hopefully join both groups.


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