Milton Gordon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Milton Gordon

American sociologist

Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1918

Place of Birth: Gardiner, Maine, United States

Profession: sociologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Milton Myron Gordon (born October 3, 1918) is an American sociologist.
He is most noted for having devised a theory on the Seven Stages of Assimilation.
He was born in Gardiner, Maine. Acculturation: newcomers adopt language, dress, and daily customs of the host society (including values and norms). 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 value conflicts and power struggles.