The structural and cultural merging of minority and majority groups that results in minority members losing their original identity refers to ______.
A) pluralism
B) cultural relativism
C) transnationalism
D) assimilation

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Assimilation refers to the process of minority groups adopting the cultural practices and values of the majority group, resulting in the loss of their original identity. Pluralism, on the other hand, refers to the coexistence of diverse groups with equal status and cultural practices, while cultural relativism is the understanding and acceptance of different cultural beliefs and practices without judgment. Transnationalism refers to the interconnectedness and fluidity of national boundaries and identities.

The Structural and Cultural Merging of Minority and Majority Groups