The segmented assimilation perspective argues that ______.
A) it is common for racial minority groups to become acculturated but not integrated
B) the United States should embrace pluralism as more immigrant groups arrive
C) some racial minority groups will achieve integration, while others will be permanently marginalized
D) White ethnicity should remain a significant social category
E) there are multiple melting pots shaped by class and religion

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The segmented assimilation perspective suggests that outcomes of assimilation vary among immigrant groups, with some achieving socioeconomic integration into mainstream society, while others face marginalization and exclusion, often due to structural barriers and discrimination.

The Segmented Assimilation Perspective Argues That ______