Milton Gordon

Who is Milton Gordon?

Milton Gordon is an American sociologist. He is most noted for having devised a theory on the Seven Stages of Assimilation.

Acculturation: newcomers adopt language, dress, and daily customs of the host society.

Structural assimilation: large-scale entrance of minorities into cliques, clubs and institutions in the host society.

Marital assimilation: widespread intermarriage.

Identification assimilation: the minority feels bonded to the dominant culture.

Attitude reception assimilation refers to the absence of prejudice .

Behavior reception assimilation refers to the absence of discrimination.

Civic assimilation occurs when there is an absence of values and power struggles.