Question

Jordan feels that his dark, long hair causes many of his classmates to recognize him as the member o… Show more Jordan feels that his dark, long hair causes many of his classmates to recognize him as the member of a minority group. In an effort to blend in with his peers, Jordan dyes his hair blond and cuts it very close to his scalp. Jordan exhibited which of the following reactions to being a discriminated minority group status?

1. Aggression
2. Avoidance
3. Assimilation
4. Acceptance

Answer 1

Jordan exhibited 3. Assimilation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assimilation is the process by which an individual adopts behaviors, conducts, ideals, etc. from the group in order to fit in. An individual makes major changes to his/her persona in order to be a part of the group.

Jordan is exhibiting assimilation by dying his hair blond in order to be similar to the other members of the group, fit in and not be seen as different from the others.