Assimilation into dominant culture reduces perceived threat and yields material benefits

Evidence

The more individuals within an ethnic group change their behavior, lifestyle, language, and overall culture to emulate the dominant culture, the less threatening the ethnic group is perceived by the public. In turn, group members obtain more material and dignitary benefits as compared to other groups who are unwilling or unable to assimilate. — Sahar F. Aziz, The Racial Muslim, 402