separation

n. Following the terminology proposed by John Berry, separation refers to a pattern of psychological acculturation in which one values the retention of the original cultural characteristics and identity and avoids contact with a new cultural group and the adoption of its cultural characteristics. This strategy for dealing with sustained intercultural contact can be initiated by the individual or imposed on the individual by the new cultural group with which he/she has contact. In the latter case the pattern is termed segregation. – KN