Although Ting is greatly disadvantaged by her culture's treatment of women, she largely accepts her position as the childcare provider for her family and has little desire to change the structure of her family. Ting exhibits which of the following reactions to belonging to a discriminated-against minority group?
A) assimilation
B) acceptance
C) avoidance
D) aggression

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Ting's acceptance of her position within her family suggests that she has not adopted any aggressive or avoidant behaviors aimed at changing her circumstances, nor has she assimilated to the dominant culture's expectations. By accepting her role, Ting is exhibiting a form of internalized oppression or resignation to her marginalized status.

Although Ting Is Greatly Disadvantaged by Her Culture's Treatment of Women