Cultural amalgamation

[1] The term cultural amalgamation is often used in studies on post–civil rights era in the United States and contemporary multiculturalism and multiracialism.

[10] Instead, there is an appreciation for the social norms, spirituality, language, artistic expressions, food, clothing and rituals that each group brings into the merge.

[1][3][10] This creates a new social structure dynamic where contributions occur in various areas and forms, and all are equally valued.

[3][10] It improves the quality of life for each individual on various levels, including their respective society's materiality and the nonmaterial.

[15] The other aspect is the nonmaterial advancements that consist of the various beliefs, creative ideas and attitudes expressed in a society.

[17] In his view, it is highly influential with regard to what the existing society accepts as their social norms and conduct.

[17] However, Bourdieu's emphasis about sharing genetics and heritability, also known as miscegenation,[17] as an invisible, prime characteristic of cultural capital is emphasised in his work.

[2][19] Bourdieu emphasised that the prime characteristic of cultural capital comes in the form of genetics and heritability.

The origins of cultural amalgamation: When people from the Chinese culture meet people from the European culture and greet each other.
This Athebaskan beaded jacket and foot wear are dated to the 19th Century The beadwork is made of dyed porcupine quills. These items of clothing and footwear would appear authentic to early Europeans who never saw them before.
Cultural amalgamation is beneficial and aids in enhancing the life experience of both cultures. In this photo African American play ball with Europeans at Hyde Park, London.
Sociologist Pierre Bourdieu's concept of social and cultural capital embodies both nonmaterial and material attributes.