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IELTS Essay: Some feel that individuals should try to assimilate completely to the country...

Prompt

Some feel that individuals should try to assimilate completely to the country where they live while others feel it is more important to preserve their native culture. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

#cultural assimilation#multiculturalism#integration policy#identity#social cohesion

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 explains both positions without resolving the tension, while Band 9 argues that a hybrid model (functional integration + cultural autonomy) is possible and often more realistic than forced assimilation or complete separation.

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Key concepts in this essay

Definition of assimilation versus cultural coexistence
Social benefits of shared integration (communication, civic participation, reduced discrimination)
Individual benefits of cultural continuity (identity, family bonds, heritage)
Policy models (multiculturalism vs. integration-focused approaches)

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Framing assimilation and preservation as binary when most people navigate both
Ignoring practical benefits of shared values/language for social functioning
Failing to distinguish between cultural assimilation and loss of identity

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