Cultural Assimilation is Cultural Assimilation either the Borg way or the Federation way... both insidious? Remember to be successful as a Borg you must be a Borg and to succeed in the Federation you must embrace the Federation...
https://norwalkcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=572609&p=3998124#:~:text=Assimilation is a much contested,benefit from full citizenship status.
Assimilation is a much contested notion whereby on entering a new country immigrant groups are encouraged, through social and cultural practices and/or political machinations, to adopt the culture, values, and social behaviors of the host nation in order to benefit from full citizenship status. The most commonly understood form of assimilation is that of cultural assimilation. This involves ethnic groups taking on the cultural signifiers of the host nation. Here minority groups are expected to adapt to the everyday practices of the dominant culture through language and appearance as well as via more significant socioeconomic factors such as absorption into the local cultural and employment community. It is agreed that, in this regard, assimilation becomes easier for the children of immigrants who are invariably socialized and educated in the culture and history of the dominant society from a young age.
My point is Nog did not have a choice to be assimilated just like the Borg do not give a choice. Minority are expected to assimilate. Is it right or wrong who knows? Nog without knowing adapted to the Federation which improve he chances of success within the Federation.
irrc, he's also the onlyone in starfleet to wear any kind of headwear, traditional ferengy headwear i might want to add. that alone should blow that assimilation nonsense through the nearest airlock.
