Sociocultural impacts

Definition

Sociocultural impacts refer to the effects that immigration has on the social and cultural aspects of host societies. This includes changes in language, religion, customs, traditions, and social norms.

Related terms

Assimilation: Assimilation occurs when immigrants adopt the culture of the host society and leave behind their own cultural practices.

Cultural diffusion: Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural traits or ideas from one society to another through migration or other means.

Acculturation: Acculturation refers to the process by which immigrants adopt certain elements of the host society's culture while still maintaining some aspects of their own.