Here are entered works on the absorption of a minority group into the culture, values, and social behaviors of the dominant culture. Works on cultural change caused by prolonged contact between social groups, leading to a change in one or both cultures, are entered under Acculturation. Works on the often unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of a dominant culture are entered under Cultural appropriation. --subdivision Cultural assimilation under ethnic groups
Here are entered works on the skills needed by an individual to achieve social acceptance. Works on the ability to understand and adjust to social situations and relations are entered under Social intelligence.