Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits, values, and practices of a dominant culture, often at the expense of their own cultural identity.
AP course connection
Topic 4.12: 4.12 Black Is Beautiful and Afrocentricity