Berry's Model of Acculturation

Berry's Model of Acculturation describes how individuals from different cultures adapt when they come into contact with a new culture. He identified four strategies: assimilation (adopting the new culture and letting go of the old), separation (maintaining the old culture and minimizing interaction with the new), integration (embracing both cultures), and marginalization (not fully adopting either culture). The model emphasizes that successful acculturation can lead to positive outcomes, such as enhanced well-being and social harmony, depending on how individuals navigate their cultural identities.